1652 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1620s 1630s 1640s – 1650s – 1660s 1670s 1680s
Years:	1649 1650 1651 – 1652 – 1653 1654 1655

The year 1652 was a time of important changes around the world. New settlements were started, and big steps were taken towards freedom. It was also a year when famous people were born and others passed away, leaving their mark on history.

What Happened in 1652?
- Important Events Around the World
New People Born in 1652
- Famous Births of the Year
Famous People Who Died in 1652
- Important Deaths of the Year
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What Happened in 1652?

Important Events Around the World

On April 6, a Dutch sailor named Jan van Riebeeck set up a special camp. This camp was for ships of the Dutch East India Company. It was located at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. This camp later grew into the city of Cape Town. It was a key stop for ships traveling between Europe and Asia.
On May 18, Rhode Island in North America made history. It passed the very first law in North America that made slavery against the rules. This was a big step towards human rights.
On May 29, the First Anglo-Dutch War began. This was a fight between England and the Netherlands. The first battle happened near Dover. The Dutch fleet, led by Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, had 42 ships. The English had 21 ships, led by Robert Blake and Nehemiah Bourne.

New People Born in 1652

Famous Births of the Year

March 3 – Thomas Otway was born. He became a well-known English writer of plays.
March 28 – Samuel Sewall was born in England. He later became an important judge in America.
April 7 – A future leader of the Catholic Church was born. He would later become Pope Clement XII.
April 21 – Michel Rolle was born. He was a French mathematician who made important discoveries in math.
December 9 – Augustus Quirinus Rivinus was born. He was a German doctor and expert on plants.
December 25 – Archibald Pitcairne was born. He was a Scottish doctor and scientist.

Famous People Who Died in 1652

Important Deaths of the Year

February 7 – Gregorio Allegri, an Italian composer, passed away. He was famous for his music.
June 21 – Inigo Jones, a famous English architect, died. He designed many important buildings.
August 22 – Jacob De la Gardie, a Swedish soldier and statesman, passed away. He was a powerful figure in Sweden.
October 8 – John Greaves, an English mathematician and expert on old things, died.
December 23 – John Cotton passed away. He was a religious leader who helped found Boston, Massachusetts.