1634 Facts for Kids

The year 1634 was a time of many important events around the world. From big battles to new settlements, a lot happened in this year. Let's explore some of the key moments from 1634.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1600s 1610s 1620s – 1630s – 1640s 1650s 1660s
Years:	1631 1632 1633 – 1634 – 1635 1636 1637

Key Events of 1634
- Other Important Happenings
Notable Deaths in 1634
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Key Events of 1634

On February 24 and 25, soldiers who rebelled caused the death of Albrecht von Wallenstein. He was a very important general during the Thirty Years' War.
On March 1, a big battle happened at Smolensk. King Ladislaus IV of Poland won against the Russian army there.
On March 25, the first settlers arrived in St. Mary's City, Maryland. This new settlement was led by Lord Baltimore. It was the fourth permanent British settlement in North America.
On August 18, a priest named Urbain Grandier died in Loudun, France. He had been accused of sorcery.
On September 5 and 6, the Battle of Nördlingen (1634) took place. This battle resulted in a victory for the Catholic forces.

Other Important Happenings

A book called Traite de la predestination by Moses Amyraut was published.
The Dutch captured the island of Curaçao.
The Treaty of Polianovska was signed. This treaty helped to end a war between Poland and Russia.
The Académie française held its very first meeting. This group helps to protect the French language.
Explorer Jean Nicolet landed in what is now Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Covent Garden Market opened in London. It became a famous market.
The English started a new settlement in Cochin, which is now called Kochi. This city is on the Malabar coast in India.
The Oberammergau Passion Plays had their first performance in ten years. These plays tell a religious story.
Oxford University Press received its official charter. This made it one of the special printing presses allowed to print certain books.