On This Day

What Happened in November 1665

Historical Events

  • Nov 7 1st edition of "London Gazette" published as "The Oxford Gazette"

Famous Deaths

  • Nov 10 Samuel Friedrich Capricornus [Bockshorn], Czech kapellmeister, and Baroque composer, dies at 36
  • Nov 17 John Earle, English bishop and author, tutor to Charles II (b. c. 1601)
  • Nov 19 Nicholas Poussin, French classical painter (Seven Sacraments), dies at 71

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