1626 Facts for Kids

The year 1626 was a time of many important changes around the world. New leaders took power, big buildings were finished, and new settlements were started.

Key Events of 1626

September 30 – Nurhaci, a powerful leader of the Jurchen people, passed away. He was the founder of the Qing dynasty, a very important empire in China. His son, Huang Taiji, became the new leader.
November 18 – The new St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City was officially opened and blessed. This huge church is a very famous building. Its opening happened on the same date as the original church was opened way back in 326.
Spain set up a trading post on the island of Taiwan. This helped them trade goods with people in Asia.
Peter Minuit, who was in charge of the New Netherland colony, started a plan to buy land on Manhattan Island from the Lenape people.
Work began on building the famous sailing ship called the Vasa.
The small state of Urbino became part of the Papal States, which were lands ruled by the Pope.
The English Parliament tried to remove George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham from his position. He was a close friend and advisor to King Charles I of England.
King Charles I decided to close down the Parliament for a while.
The Dutch people settled on Manhattan Island and started a town called New Amsterdam. This town would later grow into a big part of what is now New York City.
In New England, the town of Salem, Massachusetts was founded at a place called Naumkeag.