What Happened In May 1672 In History

Historical Events for May, 1672

• 2nd » John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale called John Maitland becomes Duke of Lauderdale and Earl of March.
• 11th » Franco-Dutch War: Louis XIV of France invades the Netherlands.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1672

• 1st » Joseph Addison, English journalist and politician, Chief Secretary for Ireland (d. 1719)

Famous Deaths for May 1672

• 5th » Samuel Cooper, English painter (b. 1609)
• 11th » Charles Seton, 2nd Earl of Dunfermline, Scottish politician (b. 1615)
• 28th » John Trevor (1626–1672) e.g John Trevor, Welsh politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department (b. 1626)

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