Deaths on December 4

William Drummond of Hawthornden, Scottish poet (b. 1585)

William Drummond (13 December 1585 – 4 December 1649), called "of Hawthornden", was a Scottish poet.

11 Mar

Peace of Rueil
The Frondeurs and the French sign the Peace of Rueil.
19 Mar

History of reform of the House of Lords
The House of Commons of England passes an act abolishing the House of Lords, declaring it "useless and dangerous to the people of England".
19 May

Long Parliament
An Act of Parliament declaring England a Commonwealth is passed by the Long Parliament. England would be a republic for the next eleven years.
2 Sep

Wars of Castro
The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.
19 Oct

Oliver Cromwell
New Ross town, County Wexford, Ireland, surrenders to Oliver Cromwell.