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Edward Hyde
ModernPoliticianEngland1609 — 1674
Clarendon, Charles II chief minister, impeached and exiled.
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Quick Facts
Born
1609
Died
1674
Country
England
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)72
Influence (20%)61
Legacy (20%)50
Leadership (15%)53
Strategy (15%)41
Total Score55.7
Edward Hyde — Complete Timeline
1660 AD
Appointed Lord Chancellor and created Earl of ClarendonPolitical Action◆ Major
Following the Restoration of Charles II, Edward Hyde was appointed Lord Chancellor and created Earl of Clarendon. He became the king's chief minister, overseeing the re-establishment of the monarchy and the Church of England.
RestorationLord ChancellorCharles II
Impact: nationalconstructive
1667 AD
Impeached and exiled to FrancePolitical Action◆ Major
Parliament impeached Edward Hyde for high treason, blaming him for the disastrous Second Anglo-Dutch War and the sale of Dunkirk. He fled to France, where he lived in exile until his death, never returning to England.
ImpeachmentExileAnglo-Dutch War
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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