1661 - What happened in 1661 ?

January 1661

The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London.

1661 -Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is formally executed- after having been dead for two years.

King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland is crowned in Westminster Abbey.

Marriage contract between Charles II of England & Catharina of Portugal.

The first banknotes in Europe are issued by the Bank of Stockholm.

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