[1685]
Franco-Spanish war in Netherlands continues. February 6, death of Charles II of England, James II reigning until 1688. June 11, Monmouths rebellion put down, he beheaded July 15. October 18, Revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
Background
11/3 [arrived Silversteyn, Coeverden, from Galle January 9]
30/3 [sailed homeward Princes Maria, Vryheijt, Princeland, Courtgeene, Honsholsredyck, Silversteyn, Langewyck, Romeijn]
7/4 ... seen lying at anchor in the roads the King of England's ship the Phenix with also a merchantman from London the Prudent Maria ... shortly before them anchored here the ship the Ridderschap van Holland ...
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