January 31 Spanish government goes bankrupt March 3 Piet Heyn conquerors 22 ships in Bay of Salvador Brazil March 20 France and Spain signs accord for fighting protestantism June 2 English king Charles I establishes Guyana Company June 10 Piet Heyn conquerors 38 ships at bay of Salvador July 10 English fleet under George Villiers reach La Rochelle July 20 English fleet under George Villiers reaches La Rochelle August 10 Cardinal Richelieu begins siege of La Rochelle August 19 Prince Frederik Henry conquerors fort Groenlo October 27 English assault on French Il de Re November 8 English fleet under George Villiers leaves Rhe
