1663
Royal African Company Chartered
Charles II granted his brother James and a group of London merchants a monopoly on English trade with West Africa, including gold, ivory, and enslaved people.
Ottoman Defeat at Saint Gotthard
A combined Habsburg and French force, assembled under the reluctant banner of Christendom, routed the Ottoman army at the Battle of Saint Gotthard on the Raab…
Carolina Charter
Charles II granted eight loyal supporters a charter for a proprietary colony south of Virginia stretching in theory to the Pacific Ocean.
Turkish War with Austria
Grand Vizier Kopruluzade Fazil Ahmed led Ottoman armies into Royal Hungary, besieging and taking the border fortress of Novy Zamky.
Ottoman Carpet Trade Peaks in Europe
Anatolian and Persian carpets flooded European markets through Venice, Marseilles, and Amsterdam, decorating the floors and tables of the burgeoning merchant…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1663?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1663. The most significant is Royal African Company Chartered: Charles II granted his brother James and a group of London merchants a monopoly on English trade with West Africa, including gold, ivory, and enslaved people.
What era was 1663 part of?
1663 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1663?
The events from 1663 span Africa, Europe, North America and Middle East.