Historedia
Person

George Monck

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1650–1670

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Monck, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Formation of Monck's Regiment of Foot

    1650–1670

    Role: Colonel and Founder

    1. 13 August 1650 · UnspecifiedFormation of Monck's Regiment

      Monck formed his regiment in 1650 by combining companies from Fenwick's and Haselrig's units.

    2. 1670 · Coldstream, ScotlandAdoption of Coldstream Name

      After Monck's death in 1670, the regiment became the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards.

  2. Battle of the Gabbard

    1653

    Role: General at Sea

    1. 2 June 1653 · Gabbard shoal off SuffolkInitial Dutch Attack

      Dutch forces attacked on 2 June but were repelled by English line-of-battle tactics.

    2. 2–3 June 1653 · Gabbard shoal off SuffolkDutch Rout and Captures

      The Dutch fleet was routed, with the English chasing and capturing many ships until evening.

  3. Accession of Charles II and the Declaration of Breda

    1660

    Role: General whose intervention led to the Restoration

    1. 4 April 1660 · BredaIssuance of the Declaration of Breda

      Charles II issued a proclamation promising pardon, toleration, and army pay to secure support for his return.

    2. 25 May 1660 · DoverCharles II Lands at Dover

      Charles II arrived in England at Dover, marking the physical beginning of his return to the throne.

    3. 29 May 1660 · LondonArrival in London

      Charles II entered London on his thirtieth birthday, receiving public acclaim and formally resuming the monarchy.

Sources

  1. Coldstream Guards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  3. Battle of the Gabbard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. Stuart Restoration Wikipedia