Page 2: 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 in the year 1647.   

Sep 01   On this day in history french cardinal Mazarin & duke of Modena sign treaty against Milan   

Sep 01   Great Plague of Seville in Spain on this day in history.   

Sep 04   In the year 1647 gerard Noodt, Dutch lawyer   

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

Sep 20   On this day in history giovanni Del Turco, composer, dies at 70   

Oct 03   Johannes Voet, Dutch lawyer in the year 1647.   

Nov 08   Pierre Bayle, French/Neth theologist/philosopher/writer on this day in history.   

Nov 11   In the year 1647 massachusetts passes 1st US compulsory school attendance law   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 30   Konrad Hoffler, composer was born on this day in history.   

Mar 12   On this day in history 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 in the year 1647.   

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   In the year 1647 birth of john George III, Elector of Saxony (d. 1691)   

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

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

Mar 14   In the year 1647 frederik Hendrik, count of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 63   

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

May 19   Sebastian Vrancx, Flemish painter (captain of vigilante), dies on this day in history.   

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

Jun 12   On this day in history death of thomas Farnaby, English grammarian   

Jul 07   Thomas Hooker, clergyman, father of American democracy, dies in the year 1647.