Historical Events
World's Oldest Treaty
Jul 20 Anglo-Portuguese treaty is reinforced, England guarantees Portugal’s independence and receives trade concessions
Famous Birthdays
- Jul 5 Antonio Maria Pacchioni, Baroque composer, baptized in Modena, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (now Italy) (d. 1738)
- Jul 9 Emperor Reigen, 112th Emperor of Japan, born in Kyoto, Japan (d. 1732)
- Jul 25 Agostino Steffani, Italian-German diplomat and composer, born in Castelfranco Veneto, Republic of Venice (now Italy) (d. 1728)
- Jul 31 Jacob Hop, Dutch politician and diplomat (treasurer of the Dutch republic), born in Velsen (d. 1725)
Famous Deaths
- Jul 9 Ferdinand IV, King of the Romans, Bohemia and Hungary, dies of smallpox at 20
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