Historical Events In 1647

Aug 22   On this day in history denis Papin, French physicist (Papiniaanse pot, steam machine)  

Aug 24   Nicholas Stone "Elder", English sculptor/architect, dies at about 61 on this day in history.  

Aug 28   Johann Dilliger, composer, dies at 53 on this day in history.  

Sep 01   French cardinal Mazarin & duke of Modena sign treaty against Milan on this day in history.  

Sep 04   On this day in history gerard Noodt, Dutch lawyer  

Sep 12   In the year 1647 joos Banckert, Swiss admiral (Spanish silver fleet), dies at 48  

Sep 20   In the year 1647 giovanni Del Turco, composer, dies at 70  

Oct 03   On this day in history johannes Voet, Dutch lawyer  

Nov 08   On this day in history pierre Bayle, French/Neth theologist/philosopher/writer  

Nov 11   Massachusetts passes 1st US compulsory school attendance law in the year 1647.  

Nov 11   On this day in history massachusetts passes first US compulsory school attendance law  

Dec 31   Giovanni Maria Trabaci, composer, dies in the year 1647.  

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of nathaniel Bacon, leader of Bacon's Rebellion, Va (1676)  

Jan 07   Wilhelm Ludwig, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1677) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 30   On this day in history birth of konrad Hoffler, composer  

Mar 12   In the year 1647 birth of victor-Maurice, comte de Broglie, French general (d. 1727)  

Apr 01   On this day in history birth of john Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, English poet (d. 1680)  

May 03   On this day in history birth of john A "Joannes" Antonides van der Goes, poet (Bellone aen bant)  

Jun 20   Johan Georg III, elect of Saxon (1680-91) was born in the year 1647.  

Jun 20   John George III, Elector of Saxony (d. 1691) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 19   Johan van Beverwijck, physician (Treas of Ongesontheyt), dies at 52 in the year 1647.  

Jan 29   Francis Meres, English writer (b. 1565) died on this day in history.  

Mar 14   Frederik Hendrik, count of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 63 on this day in history.  

Apr 25   On this day in history matthias Gallas, Austrian earl of Campo/duke of Lucerna, dies at 62  

May 19   On this day in history sebastian Vrancx, Flemish painter (captain of vigilante), dies  

May 21   Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, poet/playwright (Warenar), dies at about 65 in the year 1647.  

Jun 12   Thomas Farnaby, English grammarian died in the year 1647.  

Jul 07   In the year 1647 thomas Hooker, clergyman, father of American democracy, dies