1628 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1590s 1600s 1610s – 1620s – 1630s 1640s 1650s |
| Years: | 1625 1626 1627 – 1628 – 1629 1630 1631 |
The year 1628 was a special leap year that started on a Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time of important events around the world, from new settlements in America to big scientific discoveries and even a famous ship sinking.
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Key Events of 1628
New Settlements and Politics
- On March 1, King Charles I of England asked all parts of England to pay a special "ship tax." This tax was usually only for towns near the sea, but the King wanted everyone to help pay for the navy.
- On September 6, a group of people called Puritans started a new settlement named Salem. This place later became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America.
- King Charles I also met with the English Parliament again. He agreed to something called the Petition of Right. This was a document that limited the King's power and protected the rights of the people. He did this to get money from Parliament.
- The Siege of La Rochelle ended on October 28. This was a long fight where French royal forces surrounded the city of La Rochelle. The Huguenots, who were French Protestants, were living in the city and had to surrender.
Science and Discoveries
- A very important book was published by William Harvey in 1628. In this book, he shared his amazing findings about how blood moves around inside the body. This was a huge step forward in understanding how our bodies work.
- The Collegiate School was also started in 1628. This school is still around today and is the oldest educational place in North America.
Other Notable Events
- On August 10, a large Swedish warship called the Vasa sank on its very first trip! It went down right in the harbor of Stockholm, Sweden.
- The island of Santorini in Greece had a big volcanic eruption.
- John Felton killed George Villiers, who was a very powerful leader and friend of King Charles I.
Images for kids
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September 7–8: Dutch admiral Piet Hein captures the Spanish treasure fleet in the Battle in the Bay of Matanzas.
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October 28: Cardinal Richelieu at the siege of La Rochelle. Painting by Henri Motte from 1881.
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Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé
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Marek Sobieski
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See also
In Spanish: 1628 para niños
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