1675 in History

Becomes the first Astronomer Royal for work at Greenwich.

Buried in Westminster Abbey

The Swedes, under Count Waldemar von Wrangel had invaded and occupied parts of Brandenburg from their possessions in Pomerania, but were repelled by the forces of Frederick William

Swedish forces suffer defeat against Brandenburg at Fehrbellin.

Swedish forces suffer defeat against Brandenburg at Fehrbellin.

Signs a declaration expelling Jesuits & "Romish Priests" from the Realm

William III of Orange strengthens his dynastic position as hereditary stadtholder status extends to Gelderland and Overijssel.

Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.

Orders creation of the Royal Observatory to improve navigation.

Birth of Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini

Fieldmarshal Georg von Derfflinger defeats the Swedes near the town of Fehrbellin

The Swedes, under Count Waldemar von Wrangel had invaded and occupied parts of Brandenburg from their possessions in Pomerania, but were repelled by the forces of Frederick William. Fieldmarshal Georg von Derfflinger defeats the Swedes near the town of Fehrbellin. aAholiday that would be celebrated in Germany up until 1914, when on the same day, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, beginning World War I

The Swedish Commander Wrangel, harassed by Brandenburg forces under Colonel Joachim Hennings, found itself hemmed in by a destroyed bridge over the Rhin River at the town of Fehrbellin

Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.

Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.