What Happened in 1625

Major Events

  • May 1 Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company
  • May 11 Peasants besiege Frankenburg estate in Upper Austria
  • May 15 16 rebellious farmers hanged in Vocklamarkt, Upper-Austria
  • Jun 2 Prince Frederick Henry sworn in as viceroy of Holland/Zealand
  • Jun 5 Spanish troops under Spinola conquer Breda
  • Aug 6 Earl Earnest Casimir appointed as viceroy of Groningen
  • Aug 16 Earnest Casimir of Nassau-Dietz appointed viceroy of Drenthe
  • More 1625 Events

Famous Weddings in 1625

  • Apr 4 Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels
  • Jun 13 English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England


World Leaders in 1625