1629 facts for kids

The year 1629 was a common year that started on a Monday. It was a time of important events and the birth of famous people.

Key Events of 1629

Pilgrims Sail to America

• February 11 – A group of people called the Pilgrims left England. They were heading to North America to start a new home. Their goal was to build the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a new settlement in what is now the United States.

Sieges and Battles

• May 14 – May 28 – The siege of Privas happened in France. A siege is when an army surrounds a city or castle to try and take control of it.
• Another important event was the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch. This battle involved Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, and his cousin Ernst Casimir. They were important military leaders in the Netherlands.

Notable Births in 1629

Important People Born This Year

• March 9 – Alexis I of Russia was born. He later became the Czar (ruler) of Russia. He was a very powerful leader who helped shape the country.
• April 14 – Christiaan Huygens was born in the Netherlands. He grew up to be a brilliant scientist, mathematician, and inventor. He made important discoveries about light, pendulums, and even found a moon of Saturn!

Images for kids

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  The Siege of Privas, an important event in France.

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  Frederick Henry and Ernst Casimir at the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch.

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  Sebastian Valfrè, an Italian priest.

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  A painting of Christiaan Huygens, the famous Dutch scientist.

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  Raj Singh I, a ruler from India.

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  Melchor Liñán y Cisneros, a Spanish archbishop and viceroy.

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  Jaswant Singh of Marwar, an Indian ruler and general.

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  Piet Hein, a Dutch naval officer.

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  Pietro Bernini, an Italian sculptor.

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  Jan Pieterszoon Coen, a Dutch East India Company officer.

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  A friendly robot.