Deaths on December 12

John Pell, English mathematician and linguist (b. 1610)

John Pell (1 March 1611 – 12 December 1685) was an English mathematician and political agent abroad.

20 Feb

French colonization of Texas
René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
6 Jul

Monmouth Rebellion
Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.