1642 Collection (page 12)

Richelieu / Esme De B
CARDINAL RICHELIEU French statesman and cardinal known also as Armand-Jean du Plessis

Satire on Puritan Milit
A satirical view of a Puritan and his military skills.s W Waller looses two armys yet getts by ye bargaine

Puritan Satire / 1642
A satire on a Puritan weaver Worsley an Inckle Weaver a man of personal Valor (sic)

Charles I / Five Members
Charles I attempts to seize the Five Members whom he had accused of treason

Newton / Gravitational Law
SIR ISaC NEWTON - Mathematician and physicist Formulates gravitational laws

Puritan Soldier Preaches
PURITANS - Puritan soldier preaching to fellow soldiers in church

RICHELIEU (1585 - 1642)
Cardinal Richelieu and his cats

Galileo / Birthplace / Pisa
his birthplace at Pisa

Galileo / Tower / Padua
the tower at Padova (Padua) where many of his observations were made

Galileo Galilei / Milton
GALILEO GALILEI Italian astronomer, visited by the English poet John Milton at the villa d Arcetri, near Firenze, Italy, in 1638

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In the year 1642, a pivotal chapter in British history unfolded. Oliver Cromwell stood resolute at Edgehill, marking the commencement of the English Civil War. As battles raged on and tensions escalated, the nation found itself torn apart by conflicting ideologies. Amidst this turmoil, Guido Reni's masterpiece "The Assumption of the Virgin Mary" emerged as a beacon of hope and solace. Painted in 1575 but still resonating with its timeless beauty, it offered comfort to those seeking divine intervention during these troubled times. While war ravaged Britain's landscape, another genius was quietly shaping our understanding of science and mathematics. Sir Isaac Newton began his groundbreaking work that would revolutionize physics and lay the foundation for modern scientific thought. Yet amidst all this progress and chaos, spirituality remained an integral part of people's lives. Sir Isaac Newton himself penned "Religio Medici, " delving into his personal beliefs while grappling with questions about faith and reason. Meanwhile, Prince Rupert sought refuge at Oxford University as he strategized against his adversaries. The city became a hub for intellectual discourse amidst political upheaval. Beyond Britain's borders, Richelieu savored Champagne while navigating treacherous diplomatic waters as France played its own role in European affairs. Across continents in Padua, Galileo demonstrated his revolutionary theories through meticulous observations from his observatory. His discoveries challenged long-held beliefs about celestial bodies and forever altered our perception of the universe. Back home in England once more, Charles I made a fateful decision to enter Hull—a move that would ultimately escalate tensions between him and Parliament further down an irreversible path towards civil war. As we reflect upon 1642 today, let us remember how this tumultuous year shaped not only British history but also laid the groundwork for scientific advancements that continue to shape our world centuries later.