French King Louis XIV limits religious freedom
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand [lwi lə ɡʁɑ̃]) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil [lə ʁwa sɔlɛj]), was King of France from 1643 until his...
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1669. This year saw 8 significant events.
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French King Louis XIV limits religious freedom
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand [lwi lə ɡʁɑ̃]) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil [lə ʁwa sɔlɛj]), was King of France from 1643 until his...
Mt Etna in Sicily erupts in its largest recorded eruption, killing 15,000
Mt Etna in Sicily erupts in its largest recorded eruption, killing 15,000
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000
Polish parliament selects Litouwer Michael Wisniopwiecki as king
Polish parliament selects Litouwer Michael Wisniopwiecki as king
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
Siege of Candia on Crete ends with the Venetian fortress surrendering to the Ottomans, the second-longest siege in histo
Siege of Candia on Crete ends with the Venetian fortress surrendering to the Ottomans, the second-longest siege in history (began 1648)
1st jury trial in Delaware; Marcus Jacobson condemned for insurrection & sentenced to flogging, branding & slavery
1st jury trial in Delaware; Marcus Jacobson condemned for insurrection & sentenced to flogging, branding & slavery
France and Brandenburg sign a secret treaty
The Treaty of Dover, also known as the Secret Treaty of Dover, was an agreement between Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England signed at Dover on 1 June 1670.
Events
Mt Etna in Sicily erupts in its largest recorded eruption, killing 15,000
Mt Etna in Sicily erupts in its largest recorded eruption, killing 15,000
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000
Polish parliament selects Litouwer Michael Wisniopwiecki as king
Polish parliament selects Litouwer Michael Wisniopwiecki as king
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
Siege of Candia on Crete ends with the Venetian fortress surrendering to the Ottomans, the second-longest siege in histo
Siege of Candia on Crete ends with the Venetian fortress surrendering to the Ottomans, the second-longest siege in history (began 1648)
1st jury trial in Delaware; Marcus Jacobson condemned for insurrection & sentenced to flogging, branding & slavery
1st jury trial in Delaware; Marcus Jacobson condemned for insurrection & sentenced to flogging, branding & slavery
France and Brandenburg sign a secret treaty
The Treaty of Dover, also known as the Secret Treaty of Dover, was an agreement between Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England signed at Dover on 1 June 1670.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1669?
- In 1669, there were 8 significant historical events. Notable events include French King Louis XIV limits religious freedom, Mt Etna in Sicily erupts in its largest recorded eruption, killing 15,000, Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000.