1656
Events Mehmed Köprülü becomes Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. Jews are readmitted to England by Oliver Cromwell. The Stockholm Banco, the first bank to issue banknotes, is founded. The only Fifty Shilling British coin is minted. Adams' Grammar School in Shropshire, England is founded by William Adams. December - The pendulum clock is invented by Christiaan Huygens.
Ongoing Events The Deluge (1648-1667)
BirthsMay 31 - Marin Marais, French composer and viol player.October 29 (Julian calendar) - Edmond Halley, English scientistPatrick Abercromby, Scottish physician and antiquarian
DeathsMarch 21 - James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland between 1625-1656October 2 - Myles Standish, Mayflower colonistNovember 6 - King John IV of PortugalJan van Goyen, painterStephen Bachiler, English clergyman
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