1629
| 1629 • Eighty Years' War: After a 5 month long siege, 's-Hertogenbosch surrenders to Frederick Henry. As a result of the capture of this key fortress, Spain's situation along the Spanish-Dutch border worsens greatly. |
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 • Thirty Years' War – The Peace of Prague is signed, which ends the German civil war aspect of the conflict. |
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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 • After his father Shah Jahan completes the Taj Mahal, his son Aurangzeb deposes him as ruler of the Mughal Empire. |