1672 - Wikipedia
Web1672 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1672nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 672nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 72nd year of the 17th century, and the 3rd year of the 1670s decade. As of the start of 1672, the ...
Franco-Dutch War - Wikipedia
WebThe planned 1672 French offensive; the alliance with Münster and Cologne allowed them to bypass the Spanish Netherlands. As part of a general policy of opposition to Habsburg power in Europe, France backed the Dutch Republic during the 1568 to 1648 Eighty Years War against Spain.
Historical Events in 1672 - On This Day
WebHistorical events from year 1672. Learn about 25 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1672 or search by date or keyword.
Dutch War | William III, Louis XIV | Britannica
WebDutch War, (1672–78), the second war of conquest by Louis XIV of France, whose chief aim in the conflict was to establish French possession of the Spanish Netherlands after having forced the Dutch Republic’s acquiescence. The Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672–74) formed part of this general war.
What Happened in 1672 - On This Day
WebMajor Events. Jan 1 Jean Racine 's five-act tragedy play "Bajazet" premieres in Paris, France. Feb 8 Isaac Newton reads first optics paper before the Royal Society in London. Feb 23 Joan Blaeus publishers destroyed by fire in Amsterdam. Mar 15 King Charles II of England enacts the Declaration of Indulgence in an unsuccessful attempt to extend ...
1672 - Wikiwand
Web1672 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1672nd year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations, the 672nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 72nd year of the 17th century, and the 3rd year of the 1670s decade.
1672 in England - Wikipedia
Web15 March – King Charles II issues the Royal Declaration of Indulgence, suspending execution of Penal Laws against Protestant nonconformists and Roman Catholics in his realms. [6] 17 March – Third Anglo-Dutch War: England declares war …
What Was the Royal African Company? - HISTORY
WebApr 27, 2016 · Thanks to England’s war with the Netherlands, the original company collapsed under mounting debts in 1667, reemerging in 1672 with a new royal charter and a new name: the Royal African Company ...
Scanian War | History & Fact | Britannica
WebScanian War, war fought from 1675 to 1679 by Sweden against Brandenburg and Denmark. It was an adjunct conflict of the broader Dutch War (1672–78). In the process of demonstrating its military prowess in the Thirty Years’ War (1618–48) and the First Northern War (1655–60), Sweden won dominance of the Baltic region from Denmark.
Johan De Witt | Dutch Statesman & Grand Pensionary of Holland
WebApr 16, 2024 · Johan De Witt (born Sept. 24, 1625, Dordrecht, Neth.—died Aug. 20, 1672, The Hague) was one of the foremost European statesmen of the 17th century who as councillor pensionary (the political leader) of Holland (1653–72) guided the United Provinces in the First and Second Anglo-Dutch wars (1652–54, 1665–67) and consolidated the …
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