First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1659. This year saw 15 significant events.
17th Century1650s
1659 Timeline
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
The Russians, led by Prince Trubetskoy are defeated by the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky in the Battle of Konotop
The Battle of Konotop or Battle of Sosnivka was fought between a coalition led by the Hetman of Zaporizhian Cossacks Ivan Vyhovsky and cavalry units of the Russian Tsardom under the command of Semyon...
Peter Stuyvesant forbids tennis playing during religious services in New Netherland, the first mention of tennis in the
Peter Stuyvesant forbids tennis playing during religious services in New Netherland, the first mention of tennis in the United States
Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked (according to Daniel Defoe's famous novel)
Daniel Defoe (1660 – 24 April 1731) was an English writer, journalist, merchant and spy.
English "Rump" Parliament dismisses John Lambert and other Parliamentary generals
English "Rump" Parliament dismisses John Lambert and other Parliamentary generals
Major general John Lambert drives out English Rump government
Major general John Lambert drives out English Rump government
Peace of the Pyrenees is signed between France and Spain
The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed on 7 November 1659 and ended the Franco-Spanish War that had begun in 1635. Negotiations were conducted and the treaty was signed on Pheasant Island, situated in...
Michiel de Ruyter conquers Danish city Nyborg
Michiel de Ruyter conquers Danish city Nyborg
Mexican border town Ciudad Juárez is founded by Fray García de San Francisco.
Mexican border town Ciudad Juárez is founded by Fray García de San Francisco.
General George Monck demands free parliamentary election in Scotland
General George Monck demands free parliamentary election in Scotland
Long Parliament reforms in Westminster
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
Events
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
The Russians, led by Prince Trubetskoy are defeated by the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky in the Battle of Konotop
The Battle of Konotop or Battle of Sosnivka was fought between a coalition led by the Hetman of Zaporizhian Cossacks Ivan Vyhovsky and cavalry units of the Russian Tsardom under the command of Semyon...
Peter Stuyvesant forbids tennis playing during religious services in New Netherland, the first mention of tennis in the
Peter Stuyvesant forbids tennis playing during religious services in New Netherland, the first mention of tennis in the United States
Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked (according to Daniel Defoe's famous novel)
Daniel Defoe (1660 – 24 April 1731) was an English writer, journalist, merchant and spy.
English "Rump" Parliament dismisses John Lambert and other Parliamentary generals
English "Rump" Parliament dismisses John Lambert and other Parliamentary generals
Major general John Lambert drives out English Rump government
Major general John Lambert drives out English Rump government
Peace of the Pyrenees is signed between France and Spain
The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed on 7 November 1659 and ended the Franco-Spanish War that had begun in 1635. Negotiations were conducted and the treaty was signed on Pheasant Island, situated in...
Michiel de Ruyter conquers Danish city Nyborg
Michiel de Ruyter conquers Danish city Nyborg
Mexican border town Ciudad Juárez is founded by Fray García de San Francisco.
Mexican border town Ciudad Juárez is founded by Fray García de San Francisco.
General George Monck demands free parliamentary election in Scotland
General George Monck demands free parliamentary election in Scotland
Long Parliament reforms in Westminster
The Long Parliament was an English Parliament which nominally lasted from 1640 until 1660, making it the longest-lasting Parliament in English and British history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1659?
- In 1659, there were 15 significant historical events. Notable events include 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 assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses.