The 1610s

1611 415 years ago

Establishment of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines and the

The University of Santo Tomas, officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as Ustê, is a private Catho…

Establishment of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the Catholic University of the Philippines and the

1611 415 years ago

The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker

The King James Version (KJV), also known as the King James Bible (KJB) and the Authorized Version, is an Early Modern English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of E…

The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker

1611 415 years ago

The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boa

Henry Hudson was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the Northeastern United Sta…

The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boa

1611 415 years ago

Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa.

Shuisky tribute was the act of homage of the deposed Mickail Shuisky of Russia and his retinue to the Polish King Sigismund III Vasa and teenage prince Władysław on October 29, 161…

Russian homage to the King of Poland, Sigismund III Vasa.

1611 415 years ago

Pope Innocent XI (died 1689)

Pope Innocent XI, born Benedetto Odescalchi, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 21 September 1676 until his death on 12 August 1689.

Pope Innocent XI (died 1689)

1611 415 years ago

Jai Singh I, maharaja of Jaipur (died 1667)

Mirza Raja Jai Singh I was the Kachhwaha ruler of the Kingdom of Amber as well as a senior most general and a high-ranking mansabdar at the imperial court of Mughal Empire. His pre…

Jai Singh I, maharaja of Jaipur (died 1667)

1611 415 years ago

Cecilia Renata of Austria (died 1644)

Cecilia Renata of Austria was Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania as the wife of King-Grand Duke Władysław IV Vasa.

Cecilia Renata of Austria (died 1644)

1611 415 years ago

Henry of Nassau-Siegen, German count, officer in the Dutch Army, diplomat for the Dutch Republic (born 1611)

Count Henry of Nassau-Siegen, German: Heinrich Graf von Nassau-Siegen, official titles: Graf zu Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden und Diez, Herr zu Beilstein, was a count from the Ho…

Henry of Nassau-Siegen, German count, officer in the Dutch Army, diplomat for the Dutch Republic (born 1611)

1611 415 years ago

Johann Friedrich Gronovius, German scholar and critic (died 1671)

Johann Friedrich Gronovius was a German classical scholar, librarian and critic.

Johann Friedrich Gronovius, German scholar and critic (died 1671)

1611 415 years ago

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, French general (died 1675)

Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne, commonly known as Turenne, was a French general and one of only six marshals to have been promoted Marshal General of France. The m…

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, French general (died 1675)

1611 415 years ago

Jean Bertaut, French bishop and poet (born 1552)

Jean Bertaut, French poet, was born at Caen.

Jean Bertaut, French bishop and poet (born 1552)

1611 415 years ago

Horio Yoshiharu, Japanese daimyō (born 1542)

Horio Yoshiharu was a Japanese daimyō during the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods. He was appointed to the position of one of san-chūrō by Toyotomi Hideyoshi along with Ikoma Chika…

Horio Yoshiharu, Japanese daimyō (born 1542)

1611 415 years ago

Katō Kiyomasa, Japanese daimyō (born 1562)

Katō Kiyomasa was a Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods. His court title was Higo no Kami . His name as a child was Yashamaru, and first name was Toranosuke. He…

Katō Kiyomasa, Japanese daimyō (born 1562)

1611 415 years ago

Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spanish priest and composer (born 1548)

Tomás Luis de Victoria was the most famous Spanish composer of the Renaissance. He stands with Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Orlande de Lassus as among the principal compose…

Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spanish priest and composer (born 1548)

1611 415 years ago

Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spanish composer (born c. 1548)

Tomás Luis de Victoria was the most famous Spanish composer of the Renaissance. He stands with Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Orlande de Lassus as among the principal compose…

Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spanish composer (born c. 1548)

1611 415 years ago

Eleanor de' Medici, Italian noblewoman (born 1567)

Eleanor de' Medici was a Duchess of Mantua by marriage to Vincenzo I Gonzaga. She served as regent of Mantua 1595, 1597 and 1601, when Vincenzo served in the Austrian campaign in H…

Eleanor de' Medici, Italian noblewoman (born 1567)

1611 415 years ago

Charles, Duke of Mayenne (born 1554)

Charles de Lorraine, duc de Mayenne was a French noble, governor, military commander and rebel during the latter French Wars of Religion. Born in 1554, the second son of François d…

Charles, Duke of Mayenne (born 1554)

1611 415 years ago

Charles IX of Sweden (born 1550)

Charles IX, also Carl, reigned as King of Sweden from 1604 until 1611. He was the youngest son of King Gustav I and his second wife, Margaret Leijonhufvud, the brother of King John…

Charles IX of Sweden (born 1550)

1611 415 years ago

The University of Santo Tomas (seminary building pictured) in Manila, one of the oldest existing universities in Asia an

The University of Santo Tomas, officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as Ustê, is a private Catho…

The University of Santo Tomas (seminary building pictured) in Manila, one of the oldest existing universities in Asia an

1610

Henry IV of France is assassinated by Catholic zealot François Ravaillac, and Louis XIII ascends the throne

Henry IV, also known by the epithets Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from…

Henry IV of France is assassinated by Catholic zealot François Ravaillac, and Louis XIII ascends the throne

1610

The pageant London's Love to Prince Henry on the River Thames celebrates the creation of Prince Henry as Prince of Wales

London's Love to Prince Henry, was a pageant on the River Thames organised by the city of London for the investiture of Prince Henry as Prince of Wales.

The pageant London's Love to Prince Henry on the River Thames celebrates the creation of Prince Henry as Prince of Wales

1610

The masque Tethys' Festival is performed at Whitehall Palace to celebrate the investiture of Henry Frederick, Prince of

Tethys' Festival was a masque produced on 5 June 1610 to celebrate the investiture of Prince Henry (1594–1612) as Prince of Wales.

The masque Tethys' Festival is performed at Whitehall Palace to celebrate the investiture of Henry Frederick, Prince of

1610

The Battle of Klushino is fought between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia during the…

The Battle of Klushino, or the Battle of Kłuszyn, was fought on 4 July 1610, between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia during the Polish–Russia…

The Battle of Klushino is fought between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia during the…

1610

John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland.

John Guy was an English merchant, explorer, and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1621 to 1624. He was the first proprietary governor of Newfoundland Colony, the seco…

John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland.