1663 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1630s 1640s 1650s – 1660s – 1670s 1680s 1690s |
| Years: | 1660 1661 1662 – 1663 – 1664 1665 1666 |
The year 1663 was a common year that started on a Monday. It was a time of new discoveries and important events around the world.
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Discoveries in 1663
Islands Found in the Indian Ocean
- March 4 – The Prince Edward Islands were discovered! These islands are in the subantarctic part of the Indian Ocean. A Dutch explorer named Barent Barentszoon Lam found them.
People and Events of 1663
This year saw many interesting people and events, from battles to the lives of important figures.
The Battle of Ameixial
On June 8, a big fight called the Battle of Ameixial happened. This battle was part of the Portuguese Restoration War, where Portugal was fighting for its independence from Spain. Portugal won this important battle.
Famous People Born in 1663
Many people who would become famous were born in 1663:
- Prince Eugene of Savoy: He became a very successful military leader. He fought for the Holy Roman Empire against the Ottoman Empire and France.
- Cotton Mather: He was an important Puritan minister in colonial America. He wrote many books and was involved in the Salem witch trials.
- John Berchmans: He was a Jesuit student from Belgium who was known for his holiness. He is now considered a saint in the Catholic Church.
Important Figures Who Died in 1663
Some notable people also passed away in 1663:
- Francesco Maria Grimaldi: He was an Italian mathematician and physicist. He is famous for his work on light, especially for discovering and naming the diffraction of light.
Images for kids
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Batalha do Ameixial.jpg
The Battle of Ameixial on June 8.
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Cotton Mather, a famous Puritan minister.
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Prince Eugene of Savoy, a great military leader.
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John Berchmans, a Jesuit saint.
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Francesco Maria Grimaldi, a scientist who studied light.
See also
In Spanish: 1663 para niños
