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1595
| 1595 • Probable first performance of William Shakespeare's plays Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream in London. |
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Age: 40y
1635
Age: 40y
birth of childGeorg Meister Brensbach, Hesse, Germany ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1635 • The Treaty of Sztumska Wieś is signed between Sweden and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. |
1648
Age: 53y
| 1648 • Signing of the Treaties of Münster and Osnabrück conclude the Peace of Westphalia, ending the Thirty Years' War. Rulers of the Imperial States have powers to decide their state religion, Protestant, Catholic or Calvinist, with the minorities of each of those faiths granted toleration of worship, and there is general recognition of exclusive sovereignty, including that of the Dutch Republic and Switzerland. France and Sweden gain territory, and the latter is granted an indemnity. However, France remains at war with Spain until 1659. |