The League of the Rhine (also known as the Erster Rheinbund, First Rhine-Bund; or the Rheinische Allianz – Rhenish Alliance) was a defensive union of more than 50 German princes and their cities along the River Rhine, formed on 14 August 1658 by Louis XIV of France and negotiated by Cardinal Mazarin (the de facto prime minister of France), Hugues de Lionne and Johann Philipp von Schönborn (Elector of Mainz and Archchancellor of the Empire).
France, Sweden, Bavaria, Brunswick, Münster, and Hesse-Kassel form the Confederation of the Rhine
The League of the Rhine (also known as the Erster Rheinbund, First Rhine-Bund; or the Rheinische Allianz – Rhenish Alliance) was a defensive union of more than 50 German princes and their cities...
Events Before
English Parliament presents the Humble Petition and Advice to Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, offering him the crown, bu
English Parliament presents the Humble Petition and Advice to Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, offering him the crown, but he declines
Flushing Remonstrance petition is signed in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, protesting the ban on Quaker worship and
Flushing Remonstrance petition is signed in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, protesting the ban on Quaker worship and asserting the right to religious freedom
Great Fire of Meireki destroys 60-70% of the Japanese capital city of Edo, killing an estimated 100,000 people
Great Fire of Meireki destroys 60-70% of the Japanese capital city of Edo, killing an estimated 100,000 people
France & England form alliance against Spain; England gets Dunkirk
France & England form alliance against Spain; England gets Dunkirk
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife: English fleet under Robert Blake sinks Spanish silver fleet
Robert Blake (27 September 1598 – 7 August 1657) was an English naval officer who served as general at sea and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports from 1656 to 1657.
Events After
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
Battle of the Lines of Elvas: Portuguese forces defeat Spanish forces during the Portuguese Restoration War
The Restoration War between Portugal and Spain began with the Portuguese revolution of 1640 and ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668, bringing a formal end to the Iberian Union. The period from...
The assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses
The assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses
France, England, and the Netherlands sign the Concert of The Hague, outlining a common stance on how the Second Northern
France, England, and the Netherlands sign the Concert of The Hague, outlining a common stance on how the Second Northern War should end
Netherlands, England and France sign Treaty of The Hague
Netherlands, England and France sign Treaty of The Hague
More from the 1650s
Oldest surviving commercial newspaper, "Weeckelycke Courante van Europa", now known as "Haarlems Dagblad", and still in
Oldest surviving commercial newspaper, "Weeckelycke Courante van Europa", now known as "Haarlems Dagblad", and still in print, begins publication in Haarlem, Netherlands
New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt marries Wendela Bicker
Wendela Bicker (Amsterdam, baptized 30 December 1635 – 1 July 1668) was the wife of Johan de Witt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 15, 1658?
- The League of the Rhine (also known as the Erster Rheinbund, First Rhine-Bund; or the Rheinische Allianz – Rhenish Alliance) was a defensive union of more than 50 German princes and their cities along the River Rhine, formed on 14 August 1658 by Louis XIV of France and negotiated by Cardinal Mazarin (the de facto prime minister of France), Hugues de Lionne and Johann Philipp von Schönborn (Elector of Mainz and Archchancellor of the Empire).