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What Happened in July 1672

Historical Events

  • Jul 4 States of Holland declare the "Eternal Edict" void and appoints William III as stadholder

William III Appointed Stadholder

Jul 9 William III takes the oath of stadholder of the States of Holland

Famous Deaths

  • Jul 3 Francis Willughby, English ornithologist and ichthyologist, dies at 36
  • Jul 4 Ambrosius Reiner, German composer, dies at 67
  • Jul 4 Govert D Camphuysen, (court)painter, dies at about 48