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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 16th century17th century18th century
Decades: 1600s  1610s  1620s  – 1630s –  1640s  1650s  1660s
Years: 1633 1634 163516361637 1638 1639

1636 was a year that started on a Tuesday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a leap year, which means it had an extra day in February.

What Happened in 1636?

Many important things happened around the world in 1636. New universities were started, and new places were settled.

New Universities and Colleges

  • On March 26, a new school called Utrecht University was opened in the Netherlands. This university is still a very important place for learning today.
  • In the American colonies, a famous college called Harvard University was founded. It was named after a man named John Harvard. This college became one of the most well-known universities in the world.

New Settlements in America

  • In the American colonies, a man named Roger Williams (theologian) started a new place called Rhode Island. He wanted to create a place where people could have more freedom, especially about their religion.

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