1606 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1570s 1580s 1590s – 1600s – 1610s 1620s 1630s
Years:	1603 1604 1605 – 1606 – 1607 1608 1609

The year 1606 was a time of many important events and the birth of several famous people across the world. It was a year when explorers were still discovering new lands, and artists, writers, and thinkers were making their mark. Let's take a look at some of the key things that happened and who was born in 1606.

Important People Born in 1606
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Important People Born in 1606

Many notable individuals who would later become famous were born in 1606. These people went on to achieve great things in various fields, from art to politics and literature.

Artists and Writers

March 3 – Edmund Waller, an English poet known for his smooth and elegant writing style. He lived a long life and saw many changes in England. (died 1687)
June 6 – Pierre Corneille, a very important French writer. He is famous for writing plays, especially tragedies, which are serious dramas. (died 1684)
July 15 – Rembrandt, one of the most famous Dutch painters of all time. He is known for his incredible use of light and shadow in his portraits and other artworks. (died 1669)
William Davenant, an English poet and playwright. He was an important figure in English theater. (died 1668)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi, an Italian architect and painter. He helped design beautiful buildings and created many artworks. (died 1680)
Pierre du Ryer, a French dramatist, who also wrote many plays. (died 1658)
Joachim von Sandrart, a German art historian and painter. He wrote important books about art and artists. (died 1688)
Thomas Washbourne, an English clergyman and poet. (died 1687)

Leaders and Explorers

February 12 – John Winthrop, the Younger, who became a governor of the Connecticut colony in America. He played a big role in early American history. (died 1676)
June 16 – Arthur Chichester, 1st Earl of Donegall, an Irish soldier. (died 1675)
June 19 – James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, a Scottish statesman. He was an important political figure in Scotland. (died 1649)
September 22 – Li Zicheng, a Chinese rebel leader. (died 1645)
November 12 – Jeanne Mance, a French settler who helped found the city of Montreal in Canada. She was a brave and important pioneer. (died 1673)
Leonard Calvert, who became the governor of Maryland, an early American colony. (died 1647)
Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquess of Dorchester, an English nobleman. (died 1680)
John Robartes, 1st Earl of Radnor, another English nobleman. (died 1685)
Tokugawa Tadanaga, a Japanese nobleman. (died 1633)

Other Notable People

May 23 – Juan Caramuel y Lobkowitz, a Spanish writer and scholar. He wrote about many different subjects. (d. 1682)
May 25 – Saint Charles Garnier, a Jesuit missionary. He traveled to new lands to spread his faith. (died 1649)
Richard Busby, an English clergyman. He was a famous headmaster of Westminster School. (died 1695)
Edmund Castell, an English scholar who studied languages from the Middle East. (died 1685)
Thomas Harrison, an English soldier and religious figure. (died 1660)
Thomas Herbert, an English traveler and historian. He wrote about his journeys. (died 1682)