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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1636. This year saw 10 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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1636 Timeline

  1. The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recogniz

    The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recognized today as the founding of the United States National Guard.

  2. University of Utrecht opening ceremony

    University of Utrecht opening ceremony

  3. City of Providence, Rhode Island form

    Providence ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.

  4. Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

    Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

  5. Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

    Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

  6. The Covenant of the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts, is signed

    Dedham ( DED-əm) is a town in, and the county seat of, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.

  7. The first opera staged in Vilnius and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, "The Abduction of Helen," debuts in the Lower Cas

    The first opera staged in Vilnius and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, "The Abduction of Helen," debuts in the Lower Castle of Vilnius [1]

  8. Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolster

    Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolstering Protestant forces

  9. Harvard University, Cambridge, founded by a vote of the Massachusetts General Court

    Harvard University was founded in 1636 in New Towne, a settlement itself founded six years earlier in colonial-era Massachusetts Bay Colony, one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

  10. Brazilian general Henrique Dias wins a decisive battle against the Dutch in Brazil

    Brazilian general Henrique Dias wins a decisive battle against the Dutch in Brazil

  11. Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is born

    Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, French poet and critic, known for french poet and critic, was born on 1636-11-01.

Events

The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recogniz

The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recognized today as the founding of the United States National Guard.

University of Utrecht opening ceremony

University of Utrecht opening ceremony

City of Providence, Rhode Island form

Providence ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.

Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

The Covenant of the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts, is signed

Dedham ( DED-əm) is a town in, and the county seat of, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.

The first opera staged in Vilnius and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, "The Abduction of Helen," debuts in the Lower Cas

The first opera staged in Vilnius and in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, "The Abduction of Helen," debuts in the Lower Castle of Vilnius [1]

Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolster

Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolstering Protestant forces

Harvard University, Cambridge, founded by a vote of the Massachusetts General Court

Harvard University was founded in 1636 in New Towne, a settlement itself founded six years earlier in colonial-era Massachusetts Bay Colony, one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Brazilian general Henrique Dias wins a decisive battle against the Dutch in Brazil

Brazilian general Henrique Dias wins a decisive battle against the Dutch in Brazil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1636?
In 1636, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recogniz, University of Utrecht opening ceremony, City of Providence, Rhode Island form.
Who was born in 1636?
1 notable figure was born in 1636, including Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is born.

People in 1636

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