1688
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Genroku 1 (元禄元年)
Timeline of 1688
Other Events of 1688
- Chinese quarter at Nagasaki is established. Chinese trade is limited to 73 ships per year.
- Ayutthaya royal junk trade at Nagasaki ends.
- French East India Company occupies Bangkok and other regions, aiding in the Siamese war against the English. Constantine Phaulkon is arrested, and King Narai is succeeded by Phra Phetracha. The French are eventually convinced to quit their occupation of the city.
- The Qing court increases the number of personnel for Ryûkyû to send on its tribute missions, and exempts the accompanying ships from tariffs.
Births and Deaths
- King Narai of Ayutthaya dies.
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