Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1605. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
First edition of "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha" (Part One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The plot is discovered, and Guy Fawkes is caught, tortured, and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, his effigy is traditionally burned on a
Portuguese garrison on Ambon surrenders to Admiral Van der Haghen
Pope Paul V (Latin: Paulus PP. V; Italian: Paolo V) (17 September 1550 – 28 January 1621), born Camillo Borghese, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 16 May 1605 to his...
False Dimitri I, an impostor, crowned Russian tsar (rules 1605-1606)
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu.
Spanish army under of general Spinola conquers Lingen
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. Spanish, local Japanese, and indigenous Tagalog forces massacre an estimated 20,000 ethnic Chinese.
Spanish army under General Spinola occupies Wachtendonk
Spanish Queirós Expedition departs Callao, Peru, led by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós in attempt to find Terra Australis (finds instead Espíritu Santo and other Vanuatu islands) [1]
Philip IV is born
First edition of "El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha" (Part One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid
Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot. The plot is discovered, and Guy Fawkes is caught, tortured, and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, his effigy is traditionally burned on a
Portuguese garrison on Ambon surrenders to Admiral Van der Haghen
Pope Paul V (Latin: Paulus PP. V; Italian: Paolo V) (17 September 1550 – 28 January 1621), born Camillo Borghese, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 16 May 1605 to his...
False Dimitri I, an impostor, crowned Russian tsar (rules 1605-1606)
Oulu is a major port city in Finland and the regional capital of North Ostrobothnia. It is located on the north-western coast of the country at the mouth of the River Oulu.
Spanish army under of general Spinola conquers Lingen
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. Spanish, local Japanese, and indigenous Tagalog forces massacre an estimated 20,000 ethnic Chinese.
Spanish army under General Spinola occupies Wachtendonk
Spanish Queirós Expedition departs Callao, Peru, led by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós in attempt to find Terra Australis (finds instead Espíritu Santo and other Vanuatu islands) [1]