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On this day, October 20'th, 1634, the English King Charles I attempts to enforce the "Ship Money" tax during a time of peace, and extend the tax to inland counties as well as those on the coast. Needless to say, this was not very popular, and helped lead to the English Civil War.
… The 80 gun French Ship of the Line Duc de Bourgogne was launched from Rochefort, France. She would later take part in Battle of the Saintes during the American Civil War.
… The 80 gun French Ship of the Line Duc de Bourgogne was launched from Rochefort, France. She would later take part in Battle of the Saintes during the American Civil War.