Important Events in 1661
- Jan 30 Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years
- Aug 6 The Treaty of The Hague is signed whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) for 63 tonnes of gold to Portugal
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Did You Know?Famous People Born in 1661
- Jan 5 Jacob Balthasar Schutz, German composer, born in Nuremberg (d. 1700)
- Jan 30 Charles Rollin, French historian, born in Paris (d. 1741)
- Mar 25 Paul de Rapin, French historian (d. 1725)
- Apr 11 Antoine Coypel, French painter and poet, born in Paris (d. 1722)
- Apr 16 Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax, English poet and statesman, born in Horton, Northamptonshire, England (d. 1715)
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Famous People in 1661
Rembrandt van Rijn
Painter
Rembrandt van RijnWorld Leaders in 1661
- Charles II
King of England - Louis XIV
The Sun King of France
Charles II
Louis XIVFamous Weddings in 1661
- Mar 16 Princess Henrietta of Orange-Nassau (16) weds Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans (20)
- May 25 King Charles II marries Portuguese princess Catherina of Braganca
Famous People Who Died in 1661
- Jan 1 Pieter Claesz, Dutch still-life painter, dies at ~63
- Jan 17 Andres Malong, Philippines rebel leader, executed
- Jan 19 Thomas Venner, Fifth Monarchist (executed) (b. 1799)
- Feb 2 Lucas Holstenius, German humanist (b. 1596)
- Feb 5 Shunzhi Emperor of China (1644-1661) Third Qing Emperor, dies of smallpox at 22
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1661 in Articles and Photos
1st European Banknote
The first European banknote, issued by Stockholms Banco of Sweden
July 16, 1661Why The King Became a Party Pooper
A man who tried to impress his king on this day with one of the most lavish and extravagant parties of all time, ended up spending the rest of his life in jail.
August 17, 1661
