What Happened in October 1627

Historical Events

Emperor Chongzhen

Oct 2 Last Emperor of the Chinese Ming dynasty, Chongzhen, comes to the throne after death of his brother Emperor Tianqi

Invasion of Île de Ré

Oct 27 English invasion force under Duke of Buckingham abandons assault on French fortress of Saint Martin on Île de Ré, returning with just 2989 troops out of nearly 7000

Events in 1627

Famous Deaths

Oct 21 Frederik de Houtman, Dutch navigator (1st Dutch expedition to Java) and colonial governor of Ambon and the Moluccas, dies at 55 or 56
Oct 28 Jahangir, 4th Mughal Emperor of India (1605-27), dies at 58