What Happened in July 1603

Historical Events

Walter Raleigh Arrested

Jul 17 English explorer Walter Raleigh is arrested by forces of King James I of England

Famous Birthdays

  • Jul 11 Kenelm Digby, English philosopher and diplomat, born in Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire, England (d. 1665)

Famous Deaths

  • Jul 4 Philippe de Monte, Dutch priest, bandmaster and composer, dies at 82