English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1662. This year saw 9 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1662 Timeline
English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, Engla
King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, England
Act of Uniformity requires English government and church officials to accept the Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the title of a number of related prayer books used in the Anglican Communion and by other Christian churches historically related to Anglicanism.
1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island
1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island
Dutch garrison on Formosa surrenders to Chinese pirates
The island of Taiwan, also commonly known as Formosa, was partly under colonial rule by the Dutch Republic from 1624 to 1662 and from 1664 to 1668.
Netherlands and France sign a military agreement
Netherlands and France sign a military agreement
Royal charter granted to Connecticut
The Charter Oak was an exceptionally large white oak tree growing on Wyllys Hill in Hartford, Connecticut, from around the 12th or 13th century until it fell during a storm in 1856.
Dutch invasion of Macau repulsed (Macau Day)
Dutch invasion of Macau repulsed (Macau Day)
Treaty of Peace and Alliance between England and the Netherlands is signed at Whitehall, London
Treaty of Peace and Alliance between England and the Netherlands is signed at Whitehall, London
Mary II is born
Mary II is born
Events
King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, Engla
King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, England
Act of Uniformity requires English government and church officials to accept the Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the title of a number of related prayer books used in the Anglican Communion and by other Christian churches historically related to Anglicanism.
1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island
1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island
Dutch garrison on Formosa surrenders to Chinese pirates
The island of Taiwan, also commonly known as Formosa, was partly under colonial rule by the Dutch Republic from 1624 to 1662 and from 1664 to 1668.
Netherlands and France sign a military agreement
Netherlands and France sign a military agreement
Royal charter granted to Connecticut
The Charter Oak was an exceptionally large white oak tree growing on Wyllys Hill in Hartford, Connecticut, from around the 12th or 13th century until it fell during a storm in 1856.
Dutch invasion of Macau repulsed (Macau Day)
Dutch invasion of Macau repulsed (Macau Day)
Treaty of Peace and Alliance between England and the Netherlands is signed at Whitehall, London
Treaty of Peace and Alliance between England and the Netherlands is signed at Whitehall, London
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1662?
- In 1662, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior., King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, Engla, Act of Uniformity requires English government and church officials to accept the Book of Common Prayer.
- Who was born in 1662?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1662, including Mary II is born.