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What Happened in June 1625

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Historical Events

Stadtholder Frederick Henry

Jun 2 Prince Frederick Henry sworn in as viceroy of Holland/Zealand

Prince of Orange Frederick Henry
  • Jun 5 Spanish troops under Spinola conquer Breda
Events in 1625

Famous Birthdays

  • Jun 6 Domenico Guidi, Italian sculptor, born in Carrara, Italy (d. 1701)
  • Jun 8 Giovanni Domenico Cassini, Italian-French mathematician, astronomer and engineer who discovered four of Saturn's moons, born in Perinaldo, Republic of Genova (d. 1712)
Born in 1625

Famous Weddings

Charles I

Jun 13 English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

Charles I

Famous Deaths

  • Jun 1 Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (L'Astrée), dies from injuries after falling from a horse at 57
  • Jun 5 Orlando Gibbons, English organist and composer (Silver Swan), dies at 41

Famous People by Star Sign

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