Page 2: Historical Events In 1647

Aug 22   On this day in history denis Papin, French physicist (Papiniaanse pot, steam machine)   

Aug 24   In the year 1647 nicholas Stone "Elder", English sculptor/architect, dies at about 61   

Aug 28   In the year 1647 johann Dilliger, composer, dies at 53   

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 in the year 1647.   

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 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   Massachusetts passes 1st US compulsory school attendance law on this day in history.   

Nov 11   Massachusetts passes first US compulsory school attendance law in the year 1647.   

Dec 31   In the year 1647 giovanni Maria Trabaci, composer, dies   

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Jan 02   Nathaniel Bacon, leader of Bacon's Rebellion, Va (1676) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 30   On this day in history birth of konrad Hoffler, composer   

Mar 12   In the year 1647 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   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   Johan van Beverwijck, physician (Treas of Ongesontheyt), dies at 52 in the year 1647.   

Jan 29   Francis Meres, English writer (b. 1565) died on this day in history.   

Mar 14   Frederik Hendrik, count of Nassau/prince of Orange, dies at 63 in the year 1647.   

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

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