1650s
Appearance
The1650swas a decade that began on 1 January 1650 and ended on 31 December 1659. It is distinct from the decade known as the166th decadewhich began on January 1, 1651. and ended on December 31, 1660.
World leaders
[change|change source]- KingFrederick III of Denmark(1648–1670).
- Oliver Cromwell,Lord ProtectorofEngland,ScotlandandIreland(1653–1658).
- Richard Cromwell,Lord ProtectorofEngland,ScotlandandIreland(1658–1659).
- KingLouis XIV of France(1643–1715).
- Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor(1637–1657).
- Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor(1658–1705).
- KingJohn II of Poland(1649–1668).
- KingJohn IV of Portugal(1640–1656).
- KingAfonso VI of Portugal(1656–1667).
- TsarAleksey I of Russia(1645–1676).
- KingPhilip IV of Spain(1621–1665).
- QueenChristina of Sweden(1632–1654).
- KingCharles X of Sweden(1654–1660).