Timeline July 1653

Events in July 1653 3

• 1598 – 1653 Maarten Tromp (1598-1653) Died 31 July 1653, aged 55 Tromp was the Dutch republic's leading admiral, celebrated for his victories at the Battle of the Downs and throughout the First Anglo-Dutch War. He was killed by a musket ball while leading the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Scheveningen.
• 1653 Barebone's Parliament convenes Nominated assembly begins England's short-lived Puritan experiment in government On 4 July 1653 the Nominated Assembly, popularly called Barebone's Parliament after one of its members, convened in London at Cromwell's invitation. Composed of men selected for their godliness rather than election, it attempted religious and legal reforms before dissolving itself on 12 December 1653.
• 1653 Battle of Scheveningen Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp killed in climactic naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War Fought on 31 July 1653 off the Dutch coast, the Battle of Scheveningen was the last major fleet action of the First Anglo-Dutch War. The English fleet gained the upper hand and Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp was killed by a sharpshooter's bullet during the fighting.