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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 • The kings of Spain take control of the Flanders region, including what is now the French département of Nord. |
1572
Oct 23
Age: 16y
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marriageGriselda Barnes Ingatestone, Essex, England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1572 • Pope Gregory XIII succeeds Pope Pius V as the 226th pope. |
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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 • The Ottoman Empire conquers Abkhazia. |
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 • Spanish treasure fleet sinks off Marquesa Key in the straights of Florida Atocha, Margarita, and Rosario most heavily laden treeasure ships found in 20th century |
1625
Apr 10
Age: 69y
| 1625 • Led by the Duke of Soubise, the Huguenots launch a second rebellion against king Louis XIII with a surprise naval assault on a French fleet being prepared in Blavet. |