King James I's daughter Elizabeth marries Frederick V of the Palatinate
The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1613. This year saw 13 significant events.
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King James I's daughter Elizabeth marries Frederick V of the Palatinate
The wedding of Frederick V of the Palatinate (1596–1632) and Princess Elizabeth (1596–1662), daughter of James VI and I, was celebrated in London in February 1613.
Michael Romanov, son of the Patriarch of Moscow, is elected the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov
The House of Romanov was the reigning imperial house of Russia from 1613 to 1917. They achieved prominence after Anastasia Romanovna married Ivan the Terrible, the first crowned tsar of all Russia.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII"
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII"
Astronomer Johannes Kepler marries his second wife Susanna Reuttinger
Astronomer Johannes Kepler marries his second wife Susanna Reuttinger
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, marries Frances Howard, occasioning John Donne's "Eclogue"
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, marries Frances Howard, occasioning John Donne's "Eclogue"
Peace of Knarod ends War of Kalmar between Denmark & Sweden
Peace of Knarod ends War of Kalmar between Denmark & Sweden
Amsterdam merchant Hans Bontemantel baptized
Amsterdam merchant Hans Bontemantel baptized
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Gerard Reynst appointed Governor-General of Dutch East Indies
Gerard Reynst (1560s – 7 December 1615) was a Dutch merchant and later the second Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
The first English child born in Canada at Cuper's Cove, Newfoundland to Nicholas Guy
Cuper's Cove, on the southwest shore of Conception Bay on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula was an early English settlement in the New World, and the third one after Harbour Grace, Newfoundland (1583)...
The first English expedition from Massachusetts against Acadia led by Samuel Argall
Acadia (French: Acadie) was a colony of New France in northeastern North America which included parts of what are now the Maritime provinces, the Gaspé Peninsula and Maine to the Kennebec River.
Portuguese seize trading ship Rahimi and its 700 passengers, the largest Mughal trading ship, belonging to the Empress M
Portuguese seize trading ship Rahimi and its 700 passengers, the largest Mughal trading ship, belonging to the Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani, leads to a check on Portuguese power
Johan Sigismund of Brandenburg becomes protestant
Johan Sigismund of Brandenburg becomes protestant
Events
Michael Romanov, son of the Patriarch of Moscow, is elected the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov
The House of Romanov was the reigning imperial house of Russia from 1613 to 1917. They achieved prominence after Anastasia Romanovna married Ivan the Terrible, the first crowned tsar of all Russia.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII"
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII"
Astronomer Johannes Kepler marries his second wife Susanna Reuttinger
Astronomer Johannes Kepler marries his second wife Susanna Reuttinger
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, marries Frances Howard, occasioning John Donne's "Eclogue"
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, marries Frances Howard, occasioning John Donne's "Eclogue"
Peace of Knarod ends War of Kalmar between Denmark & Sweden
Peace of Knarod ends War of Kalmar between Denmark & Sweden
Amsterdam merchant Hans Bontemantel baptized
Amsterdam merchant Hans Bontemantel baptized
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Gerard Reynst appointed Governor-General of Dutch East Indies
Gerard Reynst (1560s – 7 December 1615) was a Dutch merchant and later the second Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
The first English child born in Canada at Cuper's Cove, Newfoundland to Nicholas Guy
Cuper's Cove, on the southwest shore of Conception Bay on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula was an early English settlement in the New World, and the third one after Harbour Grace, Newfoundland (1583)...
The first English expedition from Massachusetts against Acadia led by Samuel Argall
Acadia (French: Acadie) was a colony of New France in northeastern North America which included parts of what are now the Maritime provinces, the Gaspé Peninsula and Maine to the Kennebec River.
Portuguese seize trading ship Rahimi and its 700 passengers, the largest Mughal trading ship, belonging to the Empress M
Portuguese seize trading ship Rahimi and its 700 passengers, the largest Mughal trading ship, belonging to the Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani, leads to a check on Portuguese power
Johan Sigismund of Brandenburg becomes protestant
Johan Sigismund of Brandenburg becomes protestant
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1613?
- In 1613, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include King James I's daughter Elizabeth marries Frederick V of the Palatinate, Michael Romanov, son of the Patriarch of Moscow, is elected the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London burns down during a performance of "Henry VIII".