Historical Events Sep 16 Albert VII Archduke of Austria's Spanish forces lose control of the city of Amiens to French King Henry VI Siege of Amiens Sep 25 Amiens surrenders to French King Henry IV King Henry IV of France Events in 1597 Aug 1597 History by Year Oct 1597 What Happened in 1597 26 Martyrs of Japan ExecutedFebruary 5, 1597