Old Dead Relatives

The genealogy of my extended family

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First Name
Last Name
Benjamin SOULE

Benjamin SOULE

Male Abt 1651 - 1676  (~ 25 years)

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Timeline

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1691
1746
1802
1857
1912
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   Date  Event(s)
1 1636 
  • 1636—1912: Qing Dynasty
    Founded by the Manchus, an ethnic group from northeastern Asia, this was a period of relative stability and economic growth. Population increased significantly, and China became a major center of global trade. The Qing Dynasty came to an end with the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, and the establishment of the Republic of China. The fall of the Qing marked the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China.
2 1653 
  • 1653—1658: Reign of Oliver Cromwell
    He died of septicaemia, and was executed post-mortem.
3 1658 
  • 1658—1659: Reign of Richard Cromwell
    He was arrested, but ran into hiding in France for many years.
4 1660 
  • 1660—1685: Reign of Charles II
    Died of a sudden apoplectic fit. He converted to Catholicism on his deathbed.
5 1661 
  • 6 Aug 1661: Holland sold Brazil to Portugal for 8 million guilders

Notes

This website uses dates from the Gregorian calendar (New Style), unless otherwise noted.

For more information on dates, see Wikipedia: Old Style and New Style dates.

I strive to document my sources. However, some people and dates are best guesses and will be updated as new information is revealed. If you have something to add, please let me know.

Updated 23 Dec 2023