French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin flees Paris
French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin flees Paris
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1651. This year saw 12 significant events.
17th Century1650s
1651 Timeline
French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin flees Paris
French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin flees Paris
Flemish missionary Joris van Geel departs for the Congo [1]
Flemish missionary Joris van Geel departs for the Congo [1]
South Sea dike in Amsterdam breaks after storm
South Sea dike in Amsterdam breaks after storm
Great earthquake at Cuzco, Peru
Great earthquake at Cuzco, Peru
Battle of Beresteczko between Poles and Ukrainians starts
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising - the Battle of Beresteczko ends with a Polish victory
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
Anthony Johnson, a free African American, receives grant of 250 acres in Virginia
Anthony Johnson, a free African American, receives grant of 250 acres in Virginia
Battle of Worcester: Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army destroys the English royalist force, composed mainly of Scots, in
Battle of Worcester: Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army destroys the English royalist force, composed mainly of Scots, in the last battle of the English Civil War
English Parliament passes the Navigation Act meant to counter the Dutch, requiring English trade and fishing to be carri
English Parliament passes the Navigation Act meant to counter the Dutch, requiring English trade and fishing to be carried on English ships
English troops occupy Limerick, Ireland
English troops occupy Limerick, Ireland
Jan van Riebeeck departs for Cape of Good Hope to found 1st permanent European settlement
Jan van Riebeeck departs for Cape of Good Hope to found 1st permanent European settlement
Massachusetts General Court ordered a five shilling fine for "observing any such day as Christmas"
Massachusetts General Court ordered a five shilling fine for "observing any such day as Christmas"
Events
Flemish missionary Joris van Geel departs for the Congo [1]
Flemish missionary Joris van Geel departs for the Congo [1]
South Sea dike in Amsterdam breaks after storm
South Sea dike in Amsterdam breaks after storm
Great earthquake at Cuzco, Peru
Great earthquake at Cuzco, Peru
Battle of Beresteczko between Poles and Ukrainians starts
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
The Deluge: Khmelnytsky Uprising - the Battle of Beresteczko ends with a Polish victory
The Battle of Berestechko (28 June – 10 July 1651) was fought between the Cossack Hetmanate and Crimean Khanate against the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth as a part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising.
Anthony Johnson, a free African American, receives grant of 250 acres in Virginia
Anthony Johnson, a free African American, receives grant of 250 acres in Virginia
Battle of Worcester: Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army destroys the English royalist force, composed mainly of Scots, in
Battle of Worcester: Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army destroys the English royalist force, composed mainly of Scots, in the last battle of the English Civil War
English Parliament passes the Navigation Act meant to counter the Dutch, requiring English trade and fishing to be carri
English Parliament passes the Navigation Act meant to counter the Dutch, requiring English trade and fishing to be carried on English ships
English troops occupy Limerick, Ireland
English troops occupy Limerick, Ireland
Jan van Riebeeck departs for Cape of Good Hope to found 1st permanent European settlement
Jan van Riebeeck departs for Cape of Good Hope to found 1st permanent European settlement
Massachusetts General Court ordered a five shilling fine for "observing any such day as Christmas"
Massachusetts General Court ordered a five shilling fine for "observing any such day as Christmas"
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1651?
- In 1651, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin flees Paris, Flemish missionary Joris van Geel departs for the Congo [1], South Sea dike in Amsterdam breaks after storm.