Thomas Venner, English rebel leader

Thomas Venner

Thomas Venner was a cooper and rebel who became the last leader of the Fifth Monarchy Men, who tried unsuccessfully to overthrow Oliver Cromwell in 1657, and subsequently led a coup in London against the newly restored government of Charles II. This event, known as "Venner's…

January 19

Day of the year

January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 346 days remain until the end of the year.