1609
Nov 22
| 1609 • The German Catholic League is formed to counteract the Protestant Union. |
1631
Jun 9
Age: 21y
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marriageElizabeth Salter Ottery, Devon, England ⇓ 3 Sources ⇓ |
| 1631 • In Dorchester, Massachusetts, John Winthrop takes the oath of office and becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts. |
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Age: 39y
1649
Age: 39y
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birth of childAnnis Martin Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England ⇓ 3 Sources ⇓ |
| 1649 • Following the execution of King Charles I, the Commonwealth of England, a republican form of government, replaces the monarchy as the form of government of England and later of Scotland and Ireland. Members of the Long Parliament serve as government. |
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Age: 53y
1663
Age: 53y
| 1663 • Emperor Go-Sai's reign ends and Emperor Reigen ascends to the throne of Japan. |
1694
Mar 2
Age: 84y
| 1694 • Notorious voyage of the English slave ship Hannibal in the Atlantic slave trade out of Benin, ending with the death of nearly half of the 692 slaves aboard. |