Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1661. This year saw 12 significant events.
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1661 Timeline
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years
Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20)
Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20)
Treaty of The Hague is signed, whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) to Portugal for 63 tons of gold
Treaty of The Hague is signed, whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) to Portugal for 63 tons of gold
The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London
The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London
In his will French Cardinal Mazarin bequeaths his famous library to the Collège des Quatre-Nations, part of the Universi
In his will French Cardinal Mazarin bequeaths his famous library to the Collège des Quatre-Nations, part of the University of Paris (opens 1689) - now the oldest public library in France [1]
Chinese Ming dynasty occupies Taiwan
The transition from Ming to Qing, also known as the Manchu conquest of China or Ming-Qing transition, was a decades-long period of conflict between the Qing dynasty, established by the Manchu Aisin...
Tsjeng Tsj'eng-Kung begins siege of Dutch fort Zeelandia, Formosa
Tsjeng Tsj'eng-Kung begins siege of Dutch fort Zeelandia, Formosa
Johannes Hevelius observes 3rd transit of Mercury ever to be seen
Johannes Hevelius observes 3rd transit of Mercury ever to be seen
Russia and Sweden sign the Peace Treaty of Cardis, ending the Russo-Swedish War
The Treaty of Cardis was a peace settlement made in 1661 between the Tsardom of Russia and the Swedish Empire. This particular agreement ended the Russo-Swedish War of 1656–1658.
English Parliament confirms Navigation Act
This is a list of acts of the Parliament of England for the year 1661. For acts passed during the period 1707–1800, see the list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain.
Corporation Act enforced in England
Corporation Act enforced in England
Sweden's original Drottningholm Palace burns down, rebuilt from 1662 in its modern form to design by Nikodemus Tessin
Sweden's original Drottningholm Palace burns down, rebuilt from 1662 in its modern form to design by Nikodemus Tessin
Events
Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20)
Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20)
Treaty of The Hague is signed, whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) to Portugal for 63 tons of gold
Treaty of The Hague is signed, whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) to Portugal for 63 tons of gold
The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London
The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London
In his will French Cardinal Mazarin bequeaths his famous library to the Collège des Quatre-Nations, part of the Universi
In his will French Cardinal Mazarin bequeaths his famous library to the Collège des Quatre-Nations, part of the University of Paris (opens 1689) - now the oldest public library in France [1]
Chinese Ming dynasty occupies Taiwan
The transition from Ming to Qing, also known as the Manchu conquest of China or Ming-Qing transition, was a decades-long period of conflict between the Qing dynasty, established by the Manchu Aisin...
Tsjeng Tsj'eng-Kung begins siege of Dutch fort Zeelandia, Formosa
Tsjeng Tsj'eng-Kung begins siege of Dutch fort Zeelandia, Formosa
Johannes Hevelius observes 3rd transit of Mercury ever to be seen
Johannes Hevelius observes 3rd transit of Mercury ever to be seen
Russia and Sweden sign the Peace Treaty of Cardis, ending the Russo-Swedish War
The Treaty of Cardis was a peace settlement made in 1661 between the Tsardom of Russia and the Swedish Empire. This particular agreement ended the Russo-Swedish War of 1656–1658.
English Parliament confirms Navigation Act
This is a list of acts of the Parliament of England for the year 1661. For acts passed during the period 1707–1800, see the list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain.
Corporation Act enforced in England
Corporation Act enforced in England
Sweden's original Drottningholm Palace burns down, rebuilt from 1662 in its modern form to design by Nikodemus Tessin
Sweden's original Drottningholm Palace burns down, rebuilt from 1662 in its modern form to design by Nikodemus Tessin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1661?
- In 1661, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years, Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20), Treaty of The Hague is signed, whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) to Portugal for 63 tons of gold.