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 in the year 1647.   

Aug 28   Johann Dilliger, composer, dies at 53 on this day in history.   

Sep 01   French cardinal Mazarin & duke of Modena sign treaty against Milan in the year 1647.   

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

Sep 04   On this day in history gerard Noodt, Dutch lawyer   

Sep 12   Joos Banckert, Swiss admiral (Spanish silver fleet), dies at 48 on this day in history.   

Sep 20   Giovanni Del Turco, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1647.   

Oct 03   On this day in history johannes Voet, Dutch lawyer   

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   Massachusetts passes first US compulsory school attendance law in the year 1647.   

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 in the year 1647.   

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

Mar 12   Victor-Maurice, comte de Broglie, French general (d. 1727) was born on this day in history.   

Apr 01   In the year 1647 birth of john Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, English poet (d. 1680)   

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

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

Jan 29   In the year 1647 death of francis Meres, English writer (b. 1565)   

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   In the year 1647 sebastian Vrancx, Flemish painter (captain of vigilante), dies   

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

Jun 12   Thomas Farnaby, English grammarian died in the year 1647.   

Jul 07   Thomas Hooker, clergyman, father of American democracy, dies on this day in history.