jan 1, 1640 - Treaty of Ripon
Description:
- This ended the Second Bishop's War between Charles I and the Scots- Charles was forced to allow the Scots to keep control of Northumberland and Durham
- Charles also had to pay them £850 a day until the issue was settled
- Charles was forced to summon the Long Parliament in an attempt to resolve the issue which eventually led to the English Civil War
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1640
Now
~ 385 years ago