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February 25 Portuguese garrison on Ambon surrenders to Admiral Van der Haghen May 16 Camillo Borghese elected to succeed Pope Leo XI becomes Paul V June 10 Valse Dimitri crowned Russian tsar for 1st time August 18 Spanish army under of general Spinola conquerors Lingen October 3 Chinese uprising on Philippines, Tondo/Quiapo massacre October 27 Spanish army under General Spinola occupies Wachtendonk November 5 Gunpowder Plot; Catholics try to blow up English Parliament. Plot uncovered and leader Guy Fawkes hanged |
Thomas Browne 1605 - 1682 |
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