1650 Facts for Kids

The year 1650 was a common year starting on Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when many important things happened across Europe and beyond.

Key Events of 1650

The city of Helsinki was officially founded in what is now Finland. It was started by King Gustav I of Sweden.
April 27: The Battle of Carbisdale took place in Scotland. This battle was part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, a series of conflicts in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
September 3: The Battle of Dunbar (1650) happened in Scotland. This was another major battle during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, where English forces led by Oliver Cromwell fought against Scottish troops.

Many notable people were alive or active in 1650. Some were born, some passed away, and others were making history.

William III of England was born in 1650. He would later become the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough was also born in 1650. He grew up to be a famous English general and statesman.

The famous French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes passed away in 1650. He is known for his ideas in philosophy and for his work in mathematics, like developing the Cartesian coordinate system.

Dorgon, also known as Prince Rui, was a powerful Manchu prince and regent of the Qing dynasty in China. He played a key role in the early years of the Qing rule.