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1618
| 1618 • The markgraves of Brandenburg are granted Polish approval to inherit the Duchy of Prussia, creating the state of Brandenburg-Prussia. |
1635
Age: 17y
marriageCornelis Maessen Van Buren Gelderland, Holland ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1635 • Japan forbids merchants to travel abroad under penalty of death. |
1638
Age: 20y
birth of childMartin Cornelissen Van Buren Houten, Holland ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1638 • Pedro Teixeira makes the first ascent of the Amazon River, from its mouth to Quito, Ecuador. The same trip had been made in the opposite direction in 1541. |
1644
May 9
Age: 26y
birth of childCristyna Van Buren 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1644 • The opera Ormindo is first performed in Venice: music by Francesco Cavalli and libretto by Giovanni Faustini. |
1648
Apr 6
Age: 30y
| 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. |