1636
1636 was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1600s 1610s 1620s – 1630s – 1640s 1650s 1660s |
| Years: | 1633 1634 1635 – 1636 – 1637 1638 1639 |
Events
- March 26 – Utrecht University is founded in the Netherlands.
- Harvard University founded.
- In the American colonies, Roger Williams (theologian) founds Rhode Island.
- The first American ancestor of John Adams, Henry Adams, emigrates to Massachusetts.
Births
- for more information, see Category:1636 births.
Deaths
- for more information, see Category:1636 deaths.