Timeline: Ens James HEARD: My Old Dead Relatives

Ens James HEARD

1631 - 1676 (45 years)

Date

Event(s)

1368

1368—1644: Ming Dynasty
Restored Chinese rule from the Mongols. Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, who took the throne as Emperor Hongwu. During this time, the Great Wall was constructed and the region experienced economic prosperity.

1626

2 Feb 1626—1649: Reign of Charles I
Charles was accused of treason against England by using his power to pursue his personal interest rather than the good of the country, and was beheaded.

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.

1642

1642—1649: English Civil War
A series of wars between England, Scotland, and Ireland over religion, taxation, and civil liberties. King Charles I was executed and Parliament became the supreme authority. The turmoil greatly affected the American colonies.

1647

26 May 1647: Jesuit Priests banned
Massachusetts Bay banned Jesuit (Catholic) priests from the colony The penalty was banishment, and for a repeat offense, death. No priests are known to have been executed.

1653

1653—1658: Reign of Oliver Cromwell
He died of septicaemia, and was executed post-mortem.

1658

1658—1659: Reign of Richard Cromwell
He was arrested, but ran into hiding in France for many years.

1660

1660—1685: Reign of Charles II
Died of a sudden apoplectic fit. He converted to Catholicism on his deathbed.

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

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	Date	Event(s)
1	1368	1368—1644: Ming Dynasty Restored Chinese rule from the Mongols. Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, who took the throne as Emperor Hongwu. During this time, the Great Wall was constructed and the region experienced economic prosperity.
2	1626	2 Feb 1626—1649: Reign of Charles I Charles was accused of treason against England by using his power to pursue his personal interest rather than the good of the country, and was beheaded.
3	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.
4	1642	1642—1649: English Civil War A series of wars between England, Scotland, and Ireland over religion, taxation, and civil liberties. King Charles I was executed and Parliament became the supreme authority. The turmoil greatly affected the American colonies.
5	1647	26 May 1647: Jesuit Priests banned Massachusetts Bay banned Jesuit (Catholic) priests from the colony The penalty was banishment, and for a repeat offense, death. No priests are known to have been executed.
6	1653	1653—1658: Reign of Oliver Cromwell He died of septicaemia, and was executed post-mortem.
7	1658	1658—1659: Reign of Richard Cromwell He was arrested, but ran into hiding in France for many years.
8	1660	1660—1685: Reign of Charles II Died of a sudden apoplectic fit. He converted to Catholicism on his deathbed.
9	1661	6 Aug 1661: Holland sold Brazil to Portugal for 8 million guilders