1580 • Iberian Union: King Philip II of Spain becomes King of Portugal under the name Philip I, following the death without heirs of King Henry of Portugal, in a personal union of the crowns, thus maintaining Portuguese independence (in Europe and throughout the Portuguese Empire). The Philippine Dynasty rule lasts until 1640.

1602

Age: 22y

marriage

Jean Clarisse
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1602 • Copies are printed of the geographical map of East Asia created by Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit stationed in Ming Dynasty Beijing, China, with Chinese-written labeling and map symbols.

Mar 17
Age: 22y

Catherine Clarisse
Canterbury, Kent, England ⇓
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1602 • Ben Jonson writes The Poetaster.

Sep 30
Age: 25y

Canterbury, Kent, England ⇓
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1605 • Spanish troops of General Spinola occupy Wachtendonk.