United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) is formed and granted a monopoly on all Dutch sea-borne trade with Asia
United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) is formed and granted a monopoly on all Dutch sea-borne trade with Asia
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1602. This year saw 7 significant events.
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1602 Timeline
United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) is formed and granted a monopoly on all Dutch sea-borne trade with Asia
United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) is formed and granted a monopoly on all Dutch sea-borne trade with Asia
Spanish forces in Ireland surrender to the English army at Kinsale
The Fourth Spanish Armada, also known as the Last Armada, was a military expedition sent to Ireland that took place between August 1601 and March 1602 towards the end of Anglo-Spanish war.
Cape Cod discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold
Cape Cod discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold
Martha's Vineyard is first sighted by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold
Martha's Vineyard is first sighted by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold
Spanish held city of Grave surrenders to Maurice of Orange during Eighty Years' War
The siege of Grave was a siege that took place between 18 July and 20 September 1602, as part of the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War.
Bodleian Library at Oxford University, founded by Thomas Bodley, formally opens
The Bodleian Library () is the main research library of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley, it is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tusca
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Events
Spanish forces in Ireland surrender to the English army at Kinsale
The Fourth Spanish Armada, also known as the Last Armada, was a military expedition sent to Ireland that took place between August 1601 and March 1602 towards the end of Anglo-Spanish war.
Cape Cod discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold
Cape Cod discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold
Martha's Vineyard is first sighted by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold
Martha's Vineyard is first sighted by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold
Spanish held city of Grave surrenders to Maurice of Orange during Eighty Years' War
The siege of Grave was a siege that took place between 18 July and 20 September 1602, as part of the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War.
Bodleian Library at Oxford University, founded by Thomas Bodley, formally opens
The Bodleian Library () is the main research library of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley, it is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tusca
Giulio Caccini and Ottario Rinuccini's opera "Euridice" premieres at the Pitti Palace, in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1602?
- In 1602, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include United Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) is formed and granted a monopoly on all Dutch sea-borne trade with Asia, Spanish forces in Ireland surrender to the English army at Kinsale, Cape Cod discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold.