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1666 in Germany

Explore 5 historical events and records for Germany in 1666.

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Historical records for Germany in 1666

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June

13 June 1666

Battle of Four Days Battle

Rupert of the Rhine · River Thames · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Relieves Moncks battered Fleet

17 June 1666

Battle of River Medway

Rupert of the Rhine · River Medway · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Directs shore defenses

17 June 1666

Battle of River Medway

Rupert of the Rhine · Rochester · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Repels an attempt on Upnor Castle

July

25 July 1666

Battle of North Foreland

Rupert of the Rhine · Foreland · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 2nd

Drives of De Ruyter

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1666

Doctorate in Law

Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm · Altdorf · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Leibniz receives a doctorate in law from the University of Altdorf.

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