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1556
birthThomas was born before January 1557, because at that time he is mentioned in his grandfather's will. His older brother John died in 1596 "aged over 40", and considering his parents marriage in 1552, this means John was likely born around 1553-4, with Thomas being born about a year later. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1556 • Charles I, having already abdicated as Holy Roman Emperor, resigns the Kingdom of Spain in favour of his son, Philip II, and retires to a monastery. |
1572
Oct 23
Age: 16y
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marriageGriselda Barnes Ingatestone, Essex, England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1572 • Georg Braun begins publication of his urban atlas Civitates orbis terrarum in Cologne. |
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Age: 22y
1578
Age: 22y
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birth of childRichard Baker Sissinghurst, Kent, England ⇓ Most records say Joyce's Butlers family had resided in Kent for many genrations, and that her father was "of Ashford." His parents' families were of the area of Kent known as "Sissinghurst" at the time, however, which is most likely where he was born. At the time of his mother's death, it was mentioned that he was eleven years old, and this gives the rough estimate for his year of birth. 6 Sources ⇓ |
| 1578 • Last outbreak of the sweating sickness occurs in England. |
1622
Jun 3
Age: 66y
willA dispute arose between the children over the terms of their father’s will, but the will was upheld by sentence (16 Feb. 1626) in favour of the elder son Thomas, as against his younger brother Richard and sister Elizabeth. This Richard may be a child of Constance, however, and a younger brother of the Richard who was the son of Griselda Barnes. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1622 • Thirty Years' War: While on their way to relieve the Siege of Bergen-op-Zoom in the Netherlands, the army of Mansfeld and Christian of Brunswick is blocked by a Spanish army led by Gonzalo de Córdoba. In the Battle of Fleurus, Cordoba manages to fight off the Protestant assault. The next day, Cordoba surprises the retreating Protestant army with his cavalry, resulting in the destruction of most of the Protestant army. |
1625
Apr 10
Age: 69y
| 1625 • A Dutch fleet attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico. |