Click on any of the News, Events, or Discoveries buttons above to see historical things that happened during
Mary Opp's life. These are only some of the major events that affected the life and times of
Mary, her family, and friends. For example, Mary is 1 years old when Maryland is established as 200 settlers, many of them Catholic, arrive in the lands granted to Roman Catholic Lord Baltimore.
Age | Date | Event |
33 |
1666 |
Sir Isaac Newton invents calculus |
Age | Date | Event |
1 |
1634 |
Maryland is established as 200 settlers, many of them Catholic, arrive in the lands granted to Roman Catholic Lord Baltimore. |
3 |
1636 |
In June, Providence and Rhode Island are founded by Roger Williams, after he is banished for new and dangerous opinions. |
27 |
1660 |
During the 1660's plantation owners change the laws and revoke contracts so that the Africans cannot earn their freedom. |
30 |
1663 |
The Carolina colonies are established after King Charles II grants the territory to eight loyal supporters. |
37 |
1670 |
In March, the first permanent settlement in South Carolina is established at Albemarle Point (Charles Town, SC). |
Age | Date | Event |
9 |
1642 |
England's Civil Wars begin |
14 |
1647 |
The Society of Friends founded. Later this group becomes known as Quakers. |
15 |
1648 |
King Charles I of England is executed |
18 |
1651 |
England's Civil Wars end |
27 |
1660 |
Louis XIV of France marries Maria Teresa Infanta of Spain |
33 |
1666 |
Great Fire of London |
37 |
1670 |
Hudson Bay Company formed (English) |