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1643 in Netherlands

Explore 3 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1643.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1643

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Discovery of Tonga Islands

Tasman, Abel Janszoon · Tonga Islands · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers Tonga

Discovery of Tonga Islands

Tasman, Abel Janszoon · Tongatapu · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Lands at Tongatapu & names it Amsterdam

Mayor of Amsterdam

de Graeff, Cornelis · Amsterdam · Mayor of Amsterdam · Government / Amsterdam Regency

Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1643-1664 municipal term.

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