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1672 in Germany

Explore 3 historical events and records for Germany in 1672.

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Historical records for Germany in 1672

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May

28 May 1672

Battle of Schooneveldt Bank

Rupert · Schooneveldt · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd

Ruyter counters & the English suffer heavy losse. Rupert attacks de Ruyters fleet at its coastal anchorage

June

7 June 1672

Battle of Sole Bay

Rupert of the Rhine · Sole Bay · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Anglo-Dutch Wars, 3rd

Commands a Squadron in James Duke of Yorks fleet

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1672

Diplomatic Mission to Paris

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

Leibniz travels to Paris on a diplomatic mission and enters its scientific and philosophical circles.

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