1601–17005 events4 regions
17th century
In the 17th century: 5 events across 4 regions, including Restoration of Portuguese independence, Dutch capture of Malacca, Insurrection of Pernambuco: the Dutch expelled from Brazil.
Events
Western and Central Europe
- Restoration of Portuguese independence1 December 1640
Central and Northern Asia
- Bento de Góis’s journey from India to Chinabetween October 1602 and February 1603 – 11 April 1607
Southeast Asia and Oceania
- Dutch capture of Malacca3 August 1640 – 14 January 1641
Latin America
- Insurrection of Pernambuco: the Dutch expelled from Brazil15 May 1645 – 26 January 1654
- Gold rush in Minas Geraisbetween 1692 and 1698