English Long Parliament forms
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1640. This year saw 7 significant events.
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English Long Parliament forms
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
English Short Parliament forms (till May 5)
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
English Short Parliament rises
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
2,000 men from the VOC army surround the city of Malacca
2,000 men from the VOC army surround the city of Malacca
Portugal regains independence after 60 years of Spanish rule following a revolution by Portuguese nobility; the Portugue
Portugal regains independence after 60 years of Spanish rule following a revolution by Portuguese nobility; the Portuguese Restoration War begins and lasts until 1668 with recognition by Spain of the country's independence
Settler Hugh Bewitt banished from Mass colony when he declares himself to be free of original sin
Settler Hugh Bewitt banished from Mass colony when he declares himself to be free of original sin
Duke of Braganca crowned King Johan IV of Portugal
Duke of Braganca crowned King Johan IV of Portugal
Events
English Short Parliament forms (till May 5)
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
English Short Parliament rises
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
2,000 men from the VOC army surround the city of Malacca
2,000 men from the VOC army surround the city of Malacca
Portugal regains independence after 60 years of Spanish rule following a revolution by Portuguese nobility; the Portugue
Portugal regains independence after 60 years of Spanish rule following a revolution by Portuguese nobility; the Portuguese Restoration War begins and lasts until 1668 with recognition by Spain of the country's independence
Settler Hugh Bewitt banished from Mass colony when he declares himself to be free of original sin
Settler Hugh Bewitt banished from Mass colony when he declares himself to be free of original sin
Duke of Braganca crowned King Johan IV of Portugal
Duke of Braganca crowned King Johan IV of Portugal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1640?
- In 1640, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include English Long Parliament forms, English Short Parliament forms (till May 5), English Short Parliament rises.