1617 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1580s 1590s 1600s – 1610s – 1620s 1630s 1640s
Years:	1614 1615 1616 – 1617 – 1618 1619 1620

The year 1617 was an interesting time in history! It was a common year starting on Sunday in the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar most of the world uses today. It was also a common year starting on Wednesday in the older Julian calendar, which was about 10 days behind. Let's look at some of the important things that happened during this year.

Key Events of 1617

February 27 – A very important agreement called the Treaty of Stolbovo was signed. This treaty officially ended the Ingrian War between two powerful countries: Sweden and Russia. As a result of this peace treaty, Sweden gained control of two areas called Ingria and Kexholm. This changed the map of Europe quite a bit!

November 17 – There was a naval battle at sea between ships from Sicily and Venice. Neither side won a clear victory, so the battle ended without a definite winner.
November 22 – A new leader took charge of the Ottoman Empire. Mustafa I became the new Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, taking over from the previous Sultan, Ahmed I. The Ottoman Empire was a very large and powerful empire at this time.

A play called The Penitent Magdalene by Giambattista Andreini was published in a city called Mantua. Plays were a very popular form of entertainment and art during this period.