1660
Restoration of Charles II
Eleven years after his father's execution, Charles II rode into London on his thirtieth birthday to bells and bonfires.
Royal Society Founded
At Gresham College in London, a group of natural philosophers including Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, and John Wilkins met to formalize their weekly…
Samuel Pepys Begins His Diary
A twenty-six-year-old Exchequer clerk named Samuel Pepys, who would join the Navy Board that July, began writing a private diary in shorthand…
Rembrandt's Last Self-Portrait Period
Bankrupt and outliving both his wife and his favorite son, Rembrandt van Rijn continued to paint a long series of unforgiving self-portraits…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1660?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1660. The most significant is Restoration of Charles II: Eleven years after his father's execution, Charles II rode into London on his thirtieth birthday to bells and bonfires.
What era was 1660 part of?
1660 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1660?
The events from 1660 span Europe.