Election of Leopold I as Emperor of Germany.
1659. Production of Molière's first comedy. See "Molière Creates Modern Comedy," xi, [347].
Resignation of Richard Cromwell; formation of a provisional government by the army in England.
Peace of the Pyrenees between France and Spain.
Conventions of The Hague between England, Holland, and France.
1660. End of Puritan rule in England; restoration of the Stuarts. See "Cromwell's Rule in England," xi, [357].
Death of Charles X; Charles XI succeeds to the Swedish throne.
Foundation of the Royal Society, London, for the promotion of mathematical and physical science.
Marriage of Louis XIV of France with Maria Theresa, daughter of Philip IV of Spain.