What happened in 1635

2 entries recorded for 1635, listed by date. That was 391 years ago.

1635 at a glance

Years ago
391 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1630s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

November

  • November 22

    Dutch Formosa

    Historical event

    Dutch colonial forces on Formosa launched a three-month pacification campaign against Taiwanese indigenous peoples.

  • November 23

    Dutch pacification campaign on Formosa

    Historical event

    Dutch pacification campaign on Formosa: Soldiers from the Dutch East India Company (flag depicted) razed the village of Mattau, now part of modern-day Tainan, Taiwan.

Questions about 1635

What happened in 1635?

This site records 2 entries for 1635, including Dutch Formosa on November 22. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1635?

391 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1635 turns 391 this year.

Which century is 1635 in?

1635 falls in the 17th century, in the 1630s.

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