Historical Events In 1641

Jan 03   Jeremiah Horrocks, English astronomical prodigy, dies at 22   

Jan 11   Franciscus Gomarus, [Francois Gomaer], French theologist, dies.   

Jan 14   United East Indian Company conquerors city of Malakka, 7000 killed.   

Jan 18   Francois Michel le Tellier, French statesman (Marquis de Louvois).   

Feb 13   The Iroquois Confederacy of the Long House formally declares war against New France; still resent Champlain's treaty with the Hurons and Algonquins.   

Feb 16   English king Charles I accept Triennial Act.   

Mar 16   In this year, General court declares Rhode Island a democracy and formally adopts new constitution.   

Mar 16   In this year, General court declares RI a democracy and formally adopts new constitution   

May 08   Nicolaas Witsen, etcher/mayor (Amsterdam).   

May 12   Prince Willem II (14) marries Engl princess Henriette Mary Stuart (9)   

May 12   Prince Willem II (14) marries English princess Henriette Mary Stuart (9)   

May 12   Thomas Wentworth, English viceroy of Ireland, beheaded at 48.   

May 16   Dudley North, financier/economist   

Jun 01   France and Portugal sign anti-Spanish covenant   

Jun 27   Michiel Jansz of Mierevelt, royal painter, dies at 74.   

Jul 06   Battle at La Marfée Sedan: Earl Soisson beats French govt army.   

Jul 27   Prince Frederik Henry captures castle of Gennep   

Jul 28   John Amner, composer, dies at 61.   

Aug 20   Britain and Scotland sign Treaty of Pacification   

Aug 26   West India Company conquerors Sao Paulo de Loanda, Angola.   

Sep 01   Plague in China   

Sep 23   Adrian "Aart" van Wijck, theologist (against jansenisme)   

Sep 27   Francois van d'aerssen, mister of Sommelsdijk/diplomat, dies at 69   

Oct 06   Matthijs H Quast, fleet guardian (Gold Islands), dies in battle   

Oct 15   In this year, Paul de Chomedy de Maisonneuve claims Montreal   

Oct 21   Catholic uprising in Ulster: 1000s English and Scots killed   

Oct 23   Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion of 1641   

Oct 31   Cornelis C Jol, [Houtebeen], adm (South-America), dies at about 41   

Nov 09   Ferdinand, of Austria, cardinal of Spain, dies at 32   

Nov 11   Ferdinand van Austrian, cardinal of Spain, dies   

Nov 28   Robert Dowland, English luitist/son of John Dowland, dies at about 50   

Dec 01   Mass is recorded as becoming 1st colony to give statutory recognition to slavery   

Dec 01   Mass is recorded as becoming inaugural colony to give statutory recognition to slavery   

Dec 06   Don Francisco de Mello appointed land guardian of South Netherlands   

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Jan 18   Francois michel le tellier: French statesman (marquis de louvois)   

Apr 08   Henry sydney: 1st earl of romney, english statesman    

Apr 15   Robert sibbald: Scottish physician    

May 08   Nicolaas witsen: Etcher/mayor (amsterdam)   

May 16   Dudley north: Financier/economist   

May 28   Janez vajkard valvasor: Slovenian polymath    

Jun 28   Marie casimire louise de la grange d'arquien: Queen of poland   

Jun 30   Meinhardt schomberg: 3rd duke of schomberg, irish general    

Jan 03   Jeremiah horrocks: English astronomical prodigy,   

Jan 11   Franciscus gomarus: [francois gomaer], french theologist,    

Mar 08   Xu xiake: Chinese adventurer (b. 1587)   

Apr 13   Richard montagu: English clergyman (b. 1577)   

Apr 15   Domenico zampieri: Italian painter (b. 1581)   

May 10   Johan banér: Swedish soldier (b. 1596)   

May 12   Thomas wentworth: English viceroy of ireland, beheaded at 48   

Jun 27   Michiel jansz of mierevelt: Royal painter,