Page 2: Historical Events In 1647

Aug 22   Denis Papin, French physicist (Papiniaanse pot, steam machine) on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Sep 01   On this day in history great Plague of Seville in Spain   

Sep 04   Gerard Noodt, Dutch lawyer on this day in history.   

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

Sep 20   Giovanni Del Turco, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Oct 03   Johannes Voet, Dutch lawyer on this day in history.   

Nov 08   On this day in history pierre Bayle, French/Neth theologist/philosopher/writer   

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

Nov 11   On this day in history massachusetts passes first US compulsory school attendance law   

Dec 31   Giovanni Maria Trabaci, composer, dies in the year 1647.   

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Jan 02   Nathaniel Bacon, leader of Bacon's Rebellion, Va (1676) was born in the year 1647.   

Jan 07   In the year 1647 birth of wilhelm Ludwig, Duke of Württemberg (d. 1677)   

Jan 30   Konrad Hoffler, composer was born in the year 1647.   

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 on this day in history.   

May 03   John A "Joannes" Antonides van der Goes, poet (Bellone aen bant) was born on this day in history.   

Jun 20   Johan Georg III, elect of Saxon (1680-91) was born in the year 1647.   

Jun 20   John George III, Elector of Saxony (d. 1691) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 19   In the year 1647 johan van Beverwijck, physician (Treas of Ongesontheyt), dies at 52   

Jan 29   Francis Meres, English writer (b. 1565) died in the year 1647.   

Mar 14   On this day in history frederik Hendrik, count of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 63   

Apr 25   In the year 1647 matthias Gallas, Austrian earl of Campo/duke of Lucerna, dies at 62   

May 19   On this day in history sebastian Vrancx, Flemish painter (captain of vigilante), dies   

May 21   Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, poet/playwright (Warenar), dies at about 65 in the year 1647.   

Jun 12   Thomas Farnaby, English grammarian died on this day in history.   

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