William Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by publisher Thomas Thorpe
William Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by publisher Thomas Thorpe
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1609. This year saw 22 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1609 Timeline
William Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by publisher Thomas Thorpe
William Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by publisher Thomas Thorpe
Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York, setting the stage for French-Iroquois
Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York, setting the stage for French-Iroquois conflicts for the next 150 years
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo D
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo Donato
English explorer Henry Hudson is the first European to sail into Delaware Bay, naming it South Bay
Henry Hudson (1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the...
Navigator Henry Hudson is the first European to discover the island of Manhattan [or September 11]
Henry Hudson (1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the...
An expulsion order is issued against the Moriscos of Valencia, beginning the expulsion of all of Spain's Moriscos (forme
An expulsion order is issued against the Moriscos of Valencia, beginning the expulsion of all of Spain's Moriscos (former Muslims and their descendants)
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey,
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands, until her death in 1626
Wisselbank of Amsterdam established
The Bank of Amsterdam or Wisselbank (Dutch: Amsterdamsche Wisselbank, lit. 'Exchange Bank of Amsterdam') was an early bank, vouched for by the city of Amsterdam, and established in 1609.
Daimyo (Lord) of the Satsuma Domain in southern Kyūshū, Japan, completes his successful invasion of the Ryūkyū Kingdom i
Daimyo (Lord) of the Satsuma Domain in southern Kyūshū, Japan, completes his successful invasion of the Ryūkyū Kingdom in Okinawa
Spain and the Netherlands sign a twelve year Resistant Pact
Spain and the Netherlands sign a twelve year Resistant Pact
Official ratification of the Second Charter of Virginia takes place
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Netherlands, England and France sign 12 year Covenant
Netherlands, England and France sign 12 year Covenant
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemian protestants freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemian protestants freedom of religion
Catholic German monarchy forms the Catholic League
The Catholic League (Latin: Liga Catholica, German: Katholische Liga) was a coalition of Catholic states of the Holy Roman Empire formed 10 July 1609.
Emperor Rudolf II grants Silezische protestants freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Silezische protestants freedom of religion
Admiral George Somers scuttles the "Sea Venture" in eastern Bermuda, the storm-damaged flagship of the London Company bo
Admiral George Somers scuttles the "Sea Venture" in eastern Bermuda, the storm-damaged flagship of the London Company bound for Jamestown, Virginia. Survivors construct two new ships and continue on to resupply the embattled colony.
English mathematician Thomas Harriot is the first person to draw a map of the Moon by looking through a telescope
English mathematician Thomas Harriot is the first person to draw a map of the Moon by looking through a telescope
Pieter Both sworn in as 1st Governor General of the Dutch East Indies
Pieter Both sworn in as 1st Governor General of the Dutch East Indies
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published in London in a book edited by and possibly written by Thomas Ravenscrof
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published in London in a book edited by and possibly written by Thomas Ravenscroft
Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan opens its reading room, second public library in Europe
Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan opens its reading room, second public library in Europe
Infante Ferdinand is born
Infante Ferdinand, Portuguese portuguese prince, known for spanish and portuguese prince, was born on 1609-05-16.
Events
Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York, setting the stage for French-Iroquois
Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York, setting the stage for French-Iroquois conflicts for the next 150 years
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo D
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo Donato
English explorer Henry Hudson is the first European to sail into Delaware Bay, naming it South Bay
Henry Hudson (1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the...
Navigator Henry Hudson is the first European to discover the island of Manhattan [or September 11]
Henry Hudson (1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the...
An expulsion order is issued against the Moriscos of Valencia, beginning the expulsion of all of Spain's Moriscos (forme
An expulsion order is issued against the Moriscos of Valencia, beginning the expulsion of all of Spain's Moriscos (former Muslims and their descendants)
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey,
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens weds his first wife, Flemish socialite Isabella Brant (17-ish) in St. Michael's Abbey, Antwerp, Spanish Netherlands, until her death in 1626
Wisselbank of Amsterdam established
The Bank of Amsterdam or Wisselbank (Dutch: Amsterdamsche Wisselbank, lit. 'Exchange Bank of Amsterdam') was an early bank, vouched for by the city of Amsterdam, and established in 1609.
Daimyo (Lord) of the Satsuma Domain in southern Kyūshū, Japan, completes his successful invasion of the Ryūkyū Kingdom i
Daimyo (Lord) of the Satsuma Domain in southern Kyūshū, Japan, completes his successful invasion of the Ryūkyū Kingdom in Okinawa
Spain and the Netherlands sign a twelve year Resistant Pact
Spain and the Netherlands sign a twelve year Resistant Pact
Official ratification of the Second Charter of Virginia takes place
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Netherlands, England and France sign 12 year Covenant
Netherlands, England and France sign 12 year Covenant
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemian protestants freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemian protestants freedom of religion
Catholic German monarchy forms the Catholic League
The Catholic League (Latin: Liga Catholica, German: Katholische Liga) was a coalition of Catholic states of the Holy Roman Empire formed 10 July 1609.
Emperor Rudolf II grants Silezische protestants freedom of religion
Emperor Rudolf II grants Silezische protestants freedom of religion
Admiral George Somers scuttles the "Sea Venture" in eastern Bermuda, the storm-damaged flagship of the London Company bo
Admiral George Somers scuttles the "Sea Venture" in eastern Bermuda, the storm-damaged flagship of the London Company bound for Jamestown, Virginia. Survivors construct two new ships and continue on to resupply the embattled colony.
English mathematician Thomas Harriot is the first person to draw a map of the Moon by looking through a telescope
English mathematician Thomas Harriot is the first person to draw a map of the Moon by looking through a telescope
Pieter Both sworn in as 1st Governor General of the Dutch East Indies
Pieter Both sworn in as 1st Governor General of the Dutch East Indies
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published in London in a book edited by and possibly written by Thomas Ravenscrof
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published in London in a book edited by and possibly written by Thomas Ravenscroft
Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan opens its reading room, second public library in Europe
Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan opens its reading room, second public library in Europe
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1609?
- In 1609, there were 22 significant historical events. Notable events include William Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by publisher Thomas Thorpe, Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York, setting the stage for French-Iroquois, Galileo Galilei presents his telescope to the Venetian Senate in Venice.
- Who was born in 1609?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1609, including Infante Ferdinand is born.