Triple Alliance
England, Holland & Sweden ally against France's ambitions in the Spanish Netherlands
Historical events in 1668
47 historical records
January 16688 historical events
Lund University Inaugurated
Lund University is ceremonially inaugurated on the King's name day.
Lund University Inaugurated
Lund University is ceremonially inaugurated on the King's name day.
Rule of Lille
The Triple Alliance of the Dutch Republic, England, and Sweden grant Louis the territory he had demanded at the start of the war but warn France against further expansion
Capture of Franche-Comte
France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain
Capture of Franche-Comte
French troops under Prince de Conde (the "Grand Conde") occupy the Franche-Comte, but with his troops ranged across a long front Louis accedes to the Triple Alliances demands.
Rule of Flanders
France gains some territory in Flanders, but the Spanish Netherlands, as well as the Franche-Comte, are returned to Spain
Triple Alliance
French troops under Prince de Conde (the "Grand Conde") occupy the Franche-Comte, but with his troops ranged across a long front Louis accedes to the Triple Alliances demands
February 16681 historical events
Franche-Comte Campaign
Occupies Franche-Comte during the War of Devolution.
April 16682 historical events
Sweden Joins Triple Alliance
Sweden joins England and the Dutch Republic in the Triple Alliance against French expansion.
Sweden Joins Triple Alliance
Sweden joins England and the Dutch Republic in the Triple Alliance against French expansion.
May 16683 historical events
Rule of Belgium
Under the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle France gives up the Belgian provinces
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Britain and the United Provinces form an alliance against France which Sweden joins
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Spain regains Franche-Comte in return for Lille, Tournay and 10 other fortified towns. Louis makes peace which is signed at Aix-la-Chapelle. Ends the war over Louis XIV's claim to the Spanish Belgian provinces.
September 16682 historical events
First Noble of Zeeland
William III of Orange takes his place as First Noble of Zeeland, strengthening his political position within the province.
Treaty of Austria
Signs a secret Treaty with France for the partition of Spanish territories
November 16681 historical events
Declared of Age
William III of Orange reaches legal majority and assumes greater control over his own household and dynastic affairs.
Exile of Johann Weikhart Furst Auersperg
Exiled by Leopold to Carniola
Dismissal
Dismissed as Poet Laureate for declining to take the oath after the Restoration
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of the Hague, 1st term
Triple Alliance
Concludes the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden against France
Triple Alliance
Negotiates the Triple Alliance against France
Triple Alliance
An alliance of England, the United Provinces and Sweden against Louis XIV
Behemoth Completed
Hobbes completes Behemoth, his dialogue-history of the causes and course of the English Civil War.
Latin Leviathan
Hobbes publishes a revised Latin edition of Leviathan with significant additions and alterations.
Translation of Rizoniuss Algebra
Publication of "Translation of Rizoniuss Algebra"
Treasurer-Navy
Appointed Joint Treasurer of the Navy with Sir Thomas Lyttelton
Alliance Agreement at London
Attempts to break up the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden
Alliance England, Holland and Sweden
Attempts to break up the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of England
Triple Alliance
An alliance of England, the United Provinces and Sweden against Louis XIV
Rule of Netherlands
Leopold signs a Treaty with Louis promising 1/2 the Spanish land in the Netherlands
Birth of John George IV
Birth of John George IV, son of Elector John George III
Abdication
Abdicates as King of Poland
Comet Observations Catalogue
Creates an extensive seventeenth-century reference work on cometary astronomy.
Cometographia
Publishes observations and historical accounts of numerous comets.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Comander-in-Chief
Independence of Portugal
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
Independence of Spain
The King's ministers grant Portugal its independence
Rule of Lille
The Triple Alliance of the Dutch Republic, England, and Sweden grant Louis the territory he had demanded at the start of the war but warn France against further expansion. Spain loses Lille & 11 fortresses on the border of the Spanish Netherlands
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
Spain loses Lille & 11 fortresses on the border of the Spanish Netherlands
Bank of the Estates Founded
The Bank of the Estates begins operating during the royal regency.
Bank of the Estates Founded
The Bank of the Estates begins operating during the royal regency.
Royal Education Reviewed
The Estates examine concerns about the quality of the young king's education.
Royal Education Reviewed
The Estates examine concerns about the quality of the young king's education.