1651 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1620s 1630s 1640s – 1650s – 1660s 1670s 1680s |
| Years: | 1648 1649 1650 – 1651 – 1652 1653 1654 |
The year 1651 was a time of important events in history, especially in Europe. Kings were crowned, and big battles were fought that changed the future of countries. Let's explore some of the key things that happened during this year.
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Major Events of 1651
Charles II Becomes King of Scotland
On January 1, 1651, Charles II was crowned King of Scotland in a place called Scone. This was a very important moment for him. It was his first time being crowned as a king. Charles II was trying to get back his power after a long civil war in England.
The Battle of Beresteczko
From June 28 to June 30, 1651, one of the biggest battles of the 17th century took place. This was the Battle of Beresteczko. It was fought between the armies of Poland and Ukraine. The Polish forces won this major battle. It was a very large conflict that had a big impact on the region.
The Battle of Worcester
Later in the year, on September 3, 1651, another important battle happened. This was the Battle of Worcester, part of the English Civil War. In this battle, Charles II of England and his army were defeated. This was the last major battle of the English Civil War. After this defeat, Charles II had to escape and hide for a while.
Images for kids
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St. Peter's Flood
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Philippus Rovenius
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