Deaths on October 7

Fausto Poli, Italian cardinal (b. 1581)

Fausto Poli (17 February 1581 – 7 October 1653) was a Roman Catholic prelate and Cardinal.

20 Apr

Rump Parliament
Oliver Cromwell dissolves the Rump Parliament.
12 Jun

Battle of the Gabbard
First Anglo-Dutch War: The Battle of the Gabbard begins and lasts until June 13.
16 Dec

Oliver Cromwell
English Interregnum: The Protectorate: Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland.