William Carstares, Scottish minister and academic (d. 1715)
William Carstares (also Carstaires) (11 February 1649 – 28 December 1715) was a minister of the Church of Scotland, active in Whig politics.
1649Feb, 11
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Peace of Rueil
The Frondeurs and the French sign the Peace of Rueil. - 19Mar
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". - 19May
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. - 2Sep
Wars of Castro
The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.