1669
Aurangzeb Bans Hindu Practices
The puritanical Mughal emperor issued orders to destroy newly built Hindu temples, reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims, and banned public religious…
Hudson's Bay Company Founded
Charles II granted Prince Rupert and a group of investors a monopoly over the fur trade of the vast drainage basin of Hudson Bay.
Hennig Brand Discovers Phosphorus
A German alchemist boiling down enormous quantities of urine in search of the philosopher's stone was startled by a glowing white residue that burst…
Venice Loses Candia
After twenty-one years of siege, the longest in European history, the Venetian garrison of Candia on Crete surrendered to the Ottomans.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1669?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1669. The most significant is Aurangzeb Bans Hindu Practices.
What era was 1669 part of?
1669 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1669?
The events from 1669 span South Asia, North America and Europe.