Historical Events In 1647

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

Aug 24   In the year 1647 nicholas Stone "Elder", English sculptor/architect, dies at about 61  

Aug 28   In the year 1647 johann Dilliger, composer, dies at 53  

Sep 01   French cardinal Mazarin & duke of Modena sign treaty against Milan in the year 1647.  

Sep 04   In the year 1647 gerard Noodt, Dutch lawyer  

Sep 12   On this day in history joos Banckert, Swiss admiral (Spanish silver fleet), dies at 48  

Sep 20   Giovanni Del Turco, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.  

Oct 03   In the year 1647 johannes Voet, Dutch lawyer  

Nov 08   Pierre Bayle, French/Neth theologist/philosopher/writer in the year 1647.  

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

Nov 11   In the year 1647 massachusetts passes first US compulsory school attendance law  

Dec 31   Giovanni Maria Trabaci, composer, dies on this day in history.  

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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 in the year 1647.  

Jan 30   In the year 1647 birth of konrad Hoffler, composer  

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

Apr 01   John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, English poet (d. 1680) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jun 20   On this day in history birth of johan Georg III, elect of Saxon (1680-91)  

Jun 20   On this day in history birth of john George III, Elector of Saxony (d. 1691)  

Jan 19   Johan van Beverwijck, physician (Treas of Ongesontheyt), dies at 52 on this day in history.  

Jan 29   On this day in history death of francis Meres, English writer (b. 1565)  

Mar 14   On this day in history frederik Hendrik, count of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 63  

Apr 25   In the year 1647 matthias Gallas, Austrian earl of Campo/duke of Lucerna, dies at 62  

May 19   In the year 1647 sebastian Vrancx, Flemish painter (captain of vigilante), dies  

May 21   Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, poet/playwright (Warenar), dies at about 65 on this day in history.  

Jun 12   Thomas Farnaby, English grammarian died on this day in history.  

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