1625 facts for kids
The year 1625 was a time of important changes and events across the world. It was a year when many famous people passed away, leaving behind their legacies in music, science, and literature. Kings and queens continued to rule, and battles shaped the maps of countries. Let's look at some of the key moments and people from this year.
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Key Events of 1625
Battles and Sieges
- June 2: The city of Breda in the Netherlands was taken by Spanish troops. This happened after a very long siege that lasted for eleven months. It was a big moment in the Eighty Years' War.
- September 15: The Capture of Ré island took place. This was an important event in the conflicts between France and the Huguenots (French Protestants).
Notable People Who Died in 1625
This year, the world said goodbye to several influential figures from different fields.
Important Figures in Arts and Sciences
- January 7 – Ruggiero Giovannelli: An Italian composer who created beautiful music.
- March 7 – Johann Bayer: A German astronomer known for creating star maps. He helped people understand the night sky better.
- March 25 – Giambattista Marini: An Italian poet whose works were very popular in his time.
- June 1 – Honoré d'Urfé: A French writer famous for his long pastoral novel.
- June 5 – Orlando Gibbons: An English composer and organist. He wrote many pieces for the church and for instruments.
- August – John Fletcher: A well-known English writer of plays. He often worked with other famous playwrights of his time.
- September 20 – Heinrich Meibom: A German historian and poet. He studied and wrote about the past.
- September 26 – Thomas Dempster: A Scottish historian who wrote about the history of Scotland.
- December 9 – Ubbo Emmius: A Dutch historian and geographer. He was also the first rector of the University of Groningen.
Leaders and Warriors
- March 27 – King James I of England and Ireland (also known as James VI of Scotland): He was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He united the crowns of Scotland and England.
- April 23 – Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange: A very important military leader and statesman in the Netherlands. He played a big role in the Dutch fight for independence.
- April 27 – Mori Terumoto: A powerful Japanese warrior and feudal lord.
- October 22 – Kikkawa Hiroie: A Japanese politician and samurai.
Other Notable Deaths
- March 29 – Antonio de Herrera y Tordesillas: A Spanish historian who wrote about the Spanish conquests in the Americas.
- Robert Cushman: An English settler who helped establish the Plymouth Colony in America.
Images for kids
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September 15: The Capture of Ré island.
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Carlo Maratta was a famous Italian painter.
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Giovanni Domenico Cassini was an Italian astronomer and engineer.
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Oliver Plunkett was an Irish saint.
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Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Chichester died 19 February. He was an English administrator and soldier.
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Andres de Soto died 5 April. He was a Spanish Franciscan friar.
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Adriaan van den Spiegel died 7 April. He was a Belgian anatomist and surgeon.
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Edward la Zouche, 11th Baron Zouche died 18 August. He was an English peer.
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Duchess Anna of Prussia died 30 August. She was a German duchess.
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Sofonisba Anguissola died 16 November. She was an Italian Renaissance painter.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1590s 1600s 1610s – 1620s – 1630s 1640s 1650s |
| Years: | 1622 1623 1624 – 1625 – 1626 1627 1628 |
See also
In Spanish: 1625 para niños
