1668

Years: 1665 1666 1667 - 1668 - 1669 1670 1671
Decades: 1630s 1640s 1650s - 1660s - 1670s 1680s 1690s
Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century 1668 in literature 1668 in science

Table of contents

1 Events
2 Births
3 Deaths
4 Heads of states

Events

January - The Triple Alliance of 1668 is formed.
February 13 Lisbon - Peace Treaty between Afonso VI of Portugal and Carlos II of Spain, by mediation of Charles II of England where it is recognized the legitimity of the portuguese monarch. Portugal yields Ceuta to Spain.
The first Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of Devolution.
First performance of Molière's comedy, Tartuffe
The British East India Company takes over Bombay
Foundation of the First National Bank of Europe in Stockholm, Sweden "Riskbank"