Births on May 2

Alessandro Scarlatti

Born on May 2, 1660

Alessandro Scarlatti, Italian composer (d. 1725)

Pietro Alessandro Gaspare Scarlatti (2 May 1660 – 22 October 1725) was an Italian Baroque composer, known especially for his operas and chamber cantatas. He is considered the most important representative of the Neapolitan school of opera. He was the father of two other composers, Domenico Scarlatti and Pietro Filippo Scarlatti.

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Events on 1660

13 Feb

Second Northern War
With the death of Swedish King Charles X Gustav, the Swedish government begins to seek peace with Sweden's enemies in the Second Northern War, something that Charles had refused. As his son and successor on the throne, Charles XI, is only four years old, a regency rules Sweden until 1672.
29 May

Charles II of England
English Restoration: Charles II is restored to the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.
1 Jun

Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mary Dyer is hanged for defying a law banning Quakers from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
17 Oct

Hanged, drawn and quartered
Nine regicides, the men who signed the death warrant of Charles I, are hanged, drawn and quartered.
28 Nov

Royal Society
At Gresham College, twelve men, including Christopher Wren, Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, and Sir Robert Moray decide to found what is later known as the Royal Society.

Births on May 2

Alessandro Scarlatti

Born on May 2, 1660

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Second Northern War

Charles II of England

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Hanged, drawn and quartered

Royal Society