1663

1663 was a common year starting on Monday. 1663 saw the fighting of the Brunanter Civil War.

Events

 * 16 February: Townspeople in Sint-Markstad raid the local arsenal, marking the start of the Brunanter Civil War
 * June: The Zwartstoren prison is burnt down by rebels
 * 17 June: Battle of Grijzestad takes place, leading to the effective end of the Civil War
 * 18 June: Maria Amalia, daughter of King Willem II is proclaimed Queen
 * 24 June: Karl Van Draak is proclaimed king
 * November: Bill of Rights enacted

Deaths

 * King Willem II
 * Bernhard von Reiber, military commander