1629
| 1629 • William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling briefly establishes a Scottish colony at Port Royal, Nova Scotia. |
1635
Oct 8
Age: 6y
immigrationMassachusetts, USA ⇓ Came to America on the ship the Abigail, which held 220 passengers as well as livestock. It set sail from Plymouth on June 4, arriving four months later with smallpox aboard. The ship's master was Richard Hackwell. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1635 • Guadeloupe and Martinique are colonized by France. |
about
Age: 19y
1648
Age: 19y
| 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. |
1658
Dec
Age: 30y
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birth of childHannah Butler Malden, Massachussetts, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1658 • The peace between Sweden and Denmark is concluded in Roskilde by the Treaty of Roskilde, under which Denmark is forced to cede significant territory. |