Page 2: Historical Events In 1649

Sep 02   In the year 1649 the Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.   

Sep 06   On this day in history famiano Strada, Ital jesuit (bello belgico decades duae), dies at 77   

Sep 11   On this day in history massacre of Drogheda-Cromwell kills 3,000 royalists   

Sep 12   Drogheda, Ireland falls to Puritan troops; inhabitants massacred on this day in history.   

Sep 15   In the year 1649 the birth of Titus Oats, English agitator against Roman Catholics   

Sep 28   Ottavio Vernizzi, composer, dies at 79 in the year 1649.   

Sep 30   In the year 1649 last Swedish troops vacate Prague   

Oct 16   Isaac van Ostade, painter, buried in the year 1649.   

Oct 24   On this day in history ferdinand van Boisschot, South Neth diplomat, dies at about 89   

Dec 04   Outgert Arisz Akersloot, Dutch silversmith, dies at about 73 in the year 1649.   

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Jan 22   Pascal Collasse, composer was born on this day in history.   

Feb 02   Benedict XIII, [Pierfrancesco Orsini], Italy, 245th pope (1724-30) was born in the year 1649.   

Feb 08   Gabriel Daniel, French Jesuit historian (d. 1728) was born on this day in history.   

Feb 11   William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born in the year 1649.   

Feb 23   In the year 1649 birth of john Blow, composer of 1st English opera (Venus & Adonis) (baptized)   

Feb 27   Johann Philipp Krieger, composer was born in the year 1649.   

Apr 03   In the year 1649 birth of joseph-Francois Salomon, composer   

Apr 05   In the year 1649 birth of elihu Yale, England, philanthropist founded Yale   

Jan 30   Charles I, King of Great Britain (1625-49), beheaded for treason died on this day in history.   

Mar 09   In the year 1649 death of james Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Scottish statesman (b. 1606)   

Mar 16   St. Jean de Brébeuf, French Jesuit missionary (b. 1593) died on this day in history.   

Mar 17   Gerardus Johannis Vossius, [Gerrit Vos], Dutch regent, dies at 71 in the year 1649.   

Mar 19   Gerhard Johann Vossius, German classical scholar and theologian (b. 1577) died on this day in history.   

Mar 26   On this day in history john Winthrop, Puritan & 1st Governor (Mass), dies   

Apr 05   John Winthrop, 1st governor Mass Bay Colony, dies at 61 in the year 1649.   

May 12   Isaac Doreslaer, English lawyer/diplomat, murdered died on this day in history.