Thomas Venner (died 19 January 1661) was a cooper 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 Rising", lasted four days (1 - 4 January 1661) before the Royal authorities captured the rebels. The rebel leadership suffered execution on 19 January 1661. January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ... The Fifth Monarchy Men were a radical Puritan politico-religious party active from 1649 to 1661 (the Interregnum) during Oliver Cromwells government. ... Unfinished portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell by Samuel Cooper, 1657. ... Events January 8 - Miles Sindercombe, would-be-assassin of Oliver Cromwell, and his group are captured in London February - Admiral Robert Blake defeats the Spanish West Indian Fleet in a battle over the seizure of Jamaica. ... The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 30 January 1649 (de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ... January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ...

External links

• The Diary of Samuel Pepys (http://www.pepysdiary.com/archive/1661/01/19/index.php) Saturday 19 January 1661
• Fifth Monarchists or Fifth Monarchy Men (http://www.exlibris.org/nonconform/engdis/fifthmonarchists.html)