1692 facts for kids

The year 1692 was a busy time around the world, with important events happening in places like North America, Europe, and Mexico. People faced challenges like witch trials and earthquakes, while others celebrated new births. This year also saw important changes in how different groups of people lived and interacted.

A painting of the Battle of La Hougue, which happened in June 1692.

Key Events of 1692

Early Months: January to June

• March 1 – The famous Salem Witch Trials began in Salem Village, Massachusetts. Three women were accused of witchcraft, starting a difficult period for the community.
• June 8 – In Mexico City, a large crowd became angry during a time of food shortage. They set fire to the Viceroy's palace and some important old documents. Luckily, a royal geographer named Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora managed to save many papers and paintings.
• June 10 – During the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop was the first person to be hanged after being found guilty of witchcraft.

Later Months: July to December

• September 8 – A strong earthquake, about 5.8 on the Richter scale, shook the area of Brabant. People felt the earthquake across many countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and England.
• September 14 – Diego de Vargas led Spanish settlers back to the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. They were returning after being away for 12 years because of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680.
• Salem Witch Trials – The trials continued to have a big impact:
  • September 19 – Giles Corey was pressed to death. This was a harsh method used to try and make him confess to witchcraft. By the end of September, 14 women and 5 men had been hanged.
  • September 22 – The last people found guilty of witchcraft in the Salem Witch Trials were hanged. Everyone else who had been convicted was eventually set free.
• October 21 – In Barbados, a plan for a slave revolt was stopped.

Notable Births in 1692

Many important people were born in 1692 who would later play big roles in history.

• June 28 – Louisa Maria Stuart, who was a princess of England, Scotland, and Ireland, was born.
• August 18 – Louis Henri, Duke of Bourbon, who would later become the Prime Minister of France, was born.
• October 25 – Elisabeth Farnese was born. She later became the queen of Philip V of Spain.

A portrait of Elisabeth Farnese, who was born in 1692.

Important Deaths in 1692

Some notable people passed away in 1692.

• July 19 – Rebecca Nurse, who was one of the people accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts, died. She was born in 1621.

Images for kids

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  A portrait of Elias Ashmole.

See also

In Spanish: 1692 para niños