Historical Events In 1606

Jan 28   Carolus Gallus, [Karel de Haan], Dutch lawyer/pastor/vicar, dies at 85.   

Jan 31   Guy Fawkes, convicted in the "Gunpowder Plot", executed at 35   

Jan 31   Guy Fawkes, convicted of treason against England's King James I, is executed   

Mar 03   Edmund Waller, England, poet (Penshust).   

Mar 23   Justus Lipsius, [Joost Lips], Dutch classic philologist, dies at 58.   

Apr 12   In this year, England formally adopts the Union Jack as its flag God save the king   

Apr 12   In this year, England formally adopts the Union Jack as its flag.   

Apr 12   In this year, England formally adopts Union Jack as its flag.   

May 06   Lorenzo Lippi, [Perlone Zipoli], poet/painter   

May 16   2000 foreigners murdered in Russia.   

May 17   Forges Dimitri #1, czar of Russia (1605-06), murdered   

Jun 06   Pierre Corneille, France, dramatist (El Cid, Horace).   

Jun 25   Alkmaarse clergy asks "Great Dertelheyt".   

Jul 15   Rembrandt van Rijn, Leiden Netherlands, painter (Night Watch).   

Jul 15   Rembrandt, Dutch artist and etcher is born.   

Aug 07   The inaugural documented performance of Macbeth performed at the Great Hall at Hampton Court   

Sep 02   Carel van Mander, Flemish painter/art historian, dies at 58.   

Oct 01   Spanish troops under Spinola occupies fort Rhine birch   

Oct 08   Jan, the Aged, count of Nassau/fathered 24, dies   

Oct 14   Johan Maetsuyker, Dutch governor-general of Ceylon (1653-78).   

Nov 11   Turkey and Austria sign Treaty of Zsitva-Torok.   

Nov 12   Matthaus Ludecus, composer, dies at 79.   

Nov 20   Abraham de Wicquefort, Dutch diplomat/historian.   

Nov 22   Pieter II de Jode, Flemish engraver/publisher   

Dec 20   Christoph Schultze, composer.   

Dec 20   Virginia Company settlers leave London to establish Jamestown Va.   

Dec 20   Virginia Company settlers leave London to establish Jamestown   

Feb 10   Christine marie of france: Regent of savoy   

Feb 12   John winthrop: The younger, governor of connecticut    

Mar 03   Edmund waller: England, poet (penshust)   

May 06   Lorenzo lippi: [perlone zipoli], poet/painter   

May 23   Juan caramuel y lobkowitz: Spanish writer   

May 25   Charles garnier: French jesuit missionary    

Jun 06   Pierre corneille: France, dramatist (el cid, horace)   

Jun 16   Arthur chichester: 1st earl of donegall, irish soldier    

Jan 28   Carolus gallus: [karel de haan], dutch lawyer/pastor/vicar,   

Jan 30   Everard digby: English conspirator (b. 1578)   

Jan 31   Guy fawkes: Convicted in the "gunpowder plot", executed at 35   

Mar 23   Justus lipsius: [joost lips], dutch classic philologist,    

Apr 03   Charles blount: 1st earl of devon, english politician (b. 1563)   

May 03   Henry garnet: English jesuit (executed) (b. 1555)   

May 17   Forges dimitri #1: Czar of russia (1605-06), murdered   

Sep 02   Carel van mander: Flemish painter/art historian,