1615
| 1615 • Forces under the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu take Osaka Castle in Japan, beginning a period of peace which lasts nearly 250 years. Bands of Christian samurai support Ieyasu's enemies at the Battle of Osaka. |
1677
Feb 19
Age: 62y
| 1677 • Battle of Cassel: Philippe I, Duke of Orléans defeats William of Orange. |