1677
Spinoza Dies
The excommunicated Dutch Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza, who had ground lenses to support himself while writing his Ethics, died in his rented rooms…
Kara Mustafa Appointed Grand Vizier
Sultan Mehmed IV elevated his ambitious brother-in-law Kara Mustafa Pasha to the office of Grand Vizier.
Marriage of William and Mary
William, Prince of Orange, married his fifteen-year-old cousin Mary, eldest daughter of the Catholic James, Duke of York.
Racine Premieres Phedre
At the Hotel de Bourgogne in Paris, Jean Racine unveiled his devastating retelling of Euripides' Hippolytus.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1677?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1677. The most significant is Spinoza Dies.
What era was 1677 part of?
1677 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1677?
The events from 1677 span Europe and Middle East.