1672 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1640s 1650s 1660s – 1670s – 1680s 1690s 1700s |
| Years: | 1669 1670 1671 – 1672 – 1673 1674 1675 |
The year 1672 was a very important time in history, especially for the Netherlands. It was even called the "Disaster Year" (or Rampjaar in Dutch) because the country faced many challenges and invasions. This year saw big changes in politics and power in Europe.
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Major Events of 1672
The Dutch Disaster Year
The year 1672 is known as the Rampjaar (Disaster Year) in the Netherlands. This was because the Dutch Republic was attacked by several powerful countries at once. England, France, Münster, and Cologne all invaded the Dutch Republic. This put the country in great danger.
King Louis XIV Crosses the Rhine
On June 12, the powerful King Louis XIV of France led his army. They crossed the Rhine river into the Netherlands. This was a major step in the invasion of the Dutch Republic.
William III Becomes Stadtholder
As the country faced invasion, the Dutch needed a strong leader. On June 28, William III of Orange was given an important job. He became the Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht. A Stadtholder was like a chief executive or governor. This role gave him a lot of power to lead the country's defense.
The Death of Johan de Witt
Johan de Witt was a very important political leader in Holland. He was known as the Grand Pensionary, which was like the prime minister. On August 20, he was tragically killed by an angry crowd in The Hague. This event showed how much fear and anger there was in the Netherlands during the invasion.
Royal Declaration of Indulgence
In England, on March 15, King Charles II made an important announcement. He issued the Royal Declaration of Indulgence. This declaration aimed to give more religious freedom to people who were not part of the official Church of England. It allowed Protestants who disagreed with the Church and even Roman Catholics to worship more freely.
Siege of Coevorden
Towards the end of the year, on December 30, there was an important battle. It was called the Siege of Coevorden. This was a fight for control of the city of Coevorden in the Netherlands.
Famous People Born in 1672
- May 1 – Joseph Addison, who became a famous writer and essayist.
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See also
In Spanish: 1672 para niños
