1659: what happened around the world

In 1659, 24 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Treaty of the Pyrenees, Battle of Konotop and Battle of Nyborg among the best known. 87 more were already under way, such as Russo-Turkish Wars and Anglo-Dutch Wars. 10 things were founded or built that year, from Osu Castle and Aarburg Castle.

24events began
87already under way
10founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges20

Revolts, massacres and attacks2

Treaties, councils and politics2

Already under way in 165987

Came to an end in 165910

Founded or built in 165910

Stories that pass through 1659

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began

Nearby years

1653 1654 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1664 1665 1666 1667 1672 All of the 17th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →