What Happened in January 1627

Historical Events

  • Jan 31 Spanish government goes bankrupt

Famous Birthdays

  • Jan 25 Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish natural philosopher and chemist, born in Lismore, Republic of Ireland (d. 1691)
  • Jan 28 Alfonso Marsh, English composer and lutenist, baptized in London, England (d. 1681)

Famous Deaths

  • Jan 25 Louis Hébert, French apothecary, kings attorney and colonist of New France, dies at 51 or 52