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1640
birthEngland ⇓ In a New London court case in 1695, Thomas Munsell gave his age as 55, so born in 1639 or 1640. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1640 • 13 – Siege of Galle: Dutch troops take the strategic fortress at Galle on Sri Lanka from the Portuguese. |
1681
Age: 41y
| 1681 • The basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, designed by Baldassare Longhena in 1631, is dedicated. |
1690
Age: 50y
| 1690 • Siddi general Yadi Sakat razes the Mazagon Fort in Mumbai. |
1690
Aug 19
Age: 50y
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birth of childJohn Munselle Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1690 • King William III of England (William of Orange) lands in Ireland to confront James II. |
1712
Age: 72y
| 1712 • After many years of settlement, the "Town on Queen Anne's Creek" is established as a courthouse for Chowan County, North Carolina. The town is renamed Edenton in 1720 and incorporated in 1722. |