Dutch Republic formally cedes New Netherland to England, who rename it New York
Dutch Republic formally cedes New Netherland to England, who rename it New York
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1674. This year saw 13 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1674 Timeline
Dutch Republic formally cedes New Netherland to England, who rename it New York
Dutch Republic formally cedes New Netherland to England, who rename it New York
English reconquer NY from Netherlands
English reconquer NY from Netherlands
Ambon earthquake and megatsunami kills at least 2322 people in the Maluku Islands (modern Indonesia), tsunami reaches he
Ambon earthquake and megatsunami kills at least 2322 people in the Maluku Islands (modern Indonesia), tsunami reaches height of 100 meters (330 ft) [1]
Dutch Republic and England sign Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War; North American colony of New Ne
Dutch Republic and England sign Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War; North American colony of New Netherland returned to British [OS date, 02-09 NS]
Netherlands and Münster sign peace treaty
The Peace of Breda, or Treaty of Breda was signed in the Dutch city of Breda, on 31 July 1667.
Netherlands & Cologne sign peace treaty
Netherlands & Cologne sign peace treaty
General John Sobieski chosen King of Poland
General John Sobieski chosen King of Poland
Spain, France & Netherlands form Triple Alliance
Spain, France & Netherlands form Triple Alliance
Battle of Seneffe: French forces led by Louis, Grand Condé, fight a combined Dutch, Imperial, and Spanish force under Wi
Battle of Seneffe: French forces led by Louis, Grand Condé, fight a combined Dutch, Imperial, and Spanish force under William of Orange; both sides suffer heavy casualties with neither gaining a clear advantage
Second West Indies Company forms
The Chartered West India Company (Dutch: Geoctrooieerde Westindische Compagnie; GWC), commonly known as the Dutch West India Company (Dutch: West-Indische Compagnie; WIC), was a Dutch chartered...
Torsåker witch trials, the largest witch trials in Sweden, begin; 71 people are beheaded and burned
Torsåker witch trials, the largest witch trials in Sweden, begin; 71 people are beheaded and burned
Emperor Leopold I fires chancellor Fürst Wenzel Lobkowitz
Emperor Leopold I fires chancellor Fürst Wenzel Lobkowitz
Father Marquette builds first dwelling in what is now Chicago
Father Marquette builds first dwelling in what is now Chicago
John Milton dies
John Milton, English poet and civil servant, known for english poet and civil servant, died on 1674-11-08.
Events
English reconquer NY from Netherlands
English reconquer NY from Netherlands
Ambon earthquake and megatsunami kills at least 2322 people in the Maluku Islands (modern Indonesia), tsunami reaches he
Ambon earthquake and megatsunami kills at least 2322 people in the Maluku Islands (modern Indonesia), tsunami reaches height of 100 meters (330 ft) [1]
Dutch Republic and England sign Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War; North American colony of New Ne
Dutch Republic and England sign Treaty of Westminster, ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War; North American colony of New Netherland returned to British [OS date, 02-09 NS]
Netherlands and Münster sign peace treaty
The Peace of Breda, or Treaty of Breda was signed in the Dutch city of Breda, on 31 July 1667.
Netherlands & Cologne sign peace treaty
Netherlands & Cologne sign peace treaty
General John Sobieski chosen King of Poland
General John Sobieski chosen King of Poland
Spain, France & Netherlands form Triple Alliance
Spain, France & Netherlands form Triple Alliance
Battle of Seneffe: French forces led by Louis, Grand Condé, fight a combined Dutch, Imperial, and Spanish force under Wi
Battle of Seneffe: French forces led by Louis, Grand Condé, fight a combined Dutch, Imperial, and Spanish force under William of Orange; both sides suffer heavy casualties with neither gaining a clear advantage
Second West Indies Company forms
The Chartered West India Company (Dutch: Geoctrooieerde Westindische Compagnie; GWC), commonly known as the Dutch West India Company (Dutch: West-Indische Compagnie; WIC), was a Dutch chartered...
Torsåker witch trials, the largest witch trials in Sweden, begin; 71 people are beheaded and burned
Torsåker witch trials, the largest witch trials in Sweden, begin; 71 people are beheaded and burned
Emperor Leopold I fires chancellor Fürst Wenzel Lobkowitz
Emperor Leopold I fires chancellor Fürst Wenzel Lobkowitz
Father Marquette builds first dwelling in what is now Chicago
Father Marquette builds first dwelling in what is now Chicago
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1674?
- In 1674, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Dutch Republic formally cedes New Netherland to England, who rename it New York, English reconquer NY from Netherlands, Ambon earthquake and megatsunami kills at least 2322 people in the Maluku Islands (modern Indonesia), tsunami reaches he.
- Who died in 1674?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1674, including John Milton dies.