Recognition by Spain of the independence of Portugal. Foundation of the mission of Sault Ste. Marie, by Father Marquette. Introduction of the art of dyeing into England by Brewer, who fled from Flanders before the French invaders.
1669. John Locke draws up a constitution for the government of the Carolinas.
Candia surrenders to the Turks.
Expedition of La Salle from the St. Lawrence to the West.
Discovery of phosphorus by Brandt.
1670. A secret treaty (Dover) between Charles II of England and Louis XIV of France; Charles basely sells his allies, the Dutch, and engages himself to become a Catholic.
Incorporation of the Hudson Bay Company.
1671. Leopold attempts the subjugation of the liberties of Hungary; his drastic methods include the execution of Frangepan, Nadasdy, and Zrinyi.
Attempt of Colonel Blood to steal the English crown and regalia from the
Tower; the King pardons and pensions him.
"MORGAN, THE BUCCANEER, SACKS PANAMA." See xii, 66.