1659 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: | 1656 1657 1658 – 1659 – 1660 1661 1662 |
1659 was a year that started on a Wednesday in the Gregorian calendar. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time.
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Important Events of 1659
First Cheque Written
On February 16, the very first known cheque was written. A cheque is a special paper that tells a bank to pay a certain amount of money from one person's account to another. This first cheque was for 400 pounds, which was a lot of money back then!
Treaty of The Hague
On May 21, three powerful groups signed an important agreement called the Treaty of The Hague. These groups were the Kingdom of France, the Commonwealth of England, and the Dutch Republic. A treaty is like a big promise or agreement between countries. It often helps them work together or end disagreements.
New Books and Discoveries
- A famous thinker named Thomas Hobbes published a book called De Homine. This book explored ideas about people and what it means to be human.
- A brilliant scientist named Christiaan Huygens wrote a book called Systema Saturnium. In this book, he shared his amazing discoveries about the planet Saturn and its rings. He was one of the first to truly understand how Saturn's rings worked.
Drought in India
Sadly, a severe drought happened in India during 1659. A drought means there was not enough rain for a long time, which can make it hard for plants to grow and for people to find water.
People Who Passed Away in 1659
- Abel Tasman, a famous Dutch explorer, passed away in 1659. He was known for his incredible sea voyages, especially for being the first European to reach New Zealand and Tasmania.
Images for kids
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February 11: Assault on Copenhagen
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Adriaen van der Werff
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Henry Every
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Henry Purcell
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Willem Drost
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Abel Tasman
See also
In Spanish: 1659 para niños
