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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1614. This year saw 10 significant events.

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  1. English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London

    English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London

  2. American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe

    Pocahontas (US: , UK: ; born Amonute, also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the...

  3. Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Ad

    Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Addled Parliament

  4. Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms

    Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms

  5. Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt

    Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt

  6. University of Groningen, Netherlands, opens

    The University of Groningen (abbreviated as UG; Dutch: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, abbreviated as RUG) is a public research university of more than 30,000 students in the city of Groningen,...

  7. Vincent Fettmich expels Jews from Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany

    Vincent Fettmich expels Jews from Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany

  8. Adriaen Block and 12 Amsterdam merchants petition the States General for exclusive trading rights in the New Netherland

    Adriaen Block and 12 Amsterdam merchants petition the States General for exclusive trading rights in the New Netherland colony

  9. Treaty of Xanten: Guliks-Kleefse War victory ends

    Treaty of Xanten: Guliks-Kleefse War victory ends

  10. Sperm whale beaches at Noordwijk, Netherlands

    Sperm whale beaches at Noordwijk, Netherlands

Events

English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London

English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London

American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe

Pocahontas (US: , UK: ; born Amonute, also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the...

Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Ad

Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Addled Parliament

Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms

Amsterdam Bank of Loan forms

Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt

Tradespeople under Vincent Fettmilch chase and plunder Jews out of the ghetto in Frankfurt

University of Groningen, Netherlands, opens

The University of Groningen (abbreviated as UG; Dutch: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, abbreviated as RUG) is a public research university of more than 30,000 students in the city of Groningen,...

Vincent Fettmich expels Jews from Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany

Vincent Fettmich expels Jews from Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany

Adriaen Block and 12 Amsterdam merchants petition the States General for exclusive trading rights in the New Netherland

Adriaen Block and 12 Amsterdam merchants petition the States General for exclusive trading rights in the New Netherland colony

Treaty of Xanten: Guliks-Kleefse War victory ends

Treaty of Xanten: Guliks-Kleefse War victory ends

Sperm whale beaches at Noordwijk, Netherlands

Sperm whale beaches at Noordwijk, Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1614?
In 1614, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include English sea captain Gabriel Towerson marries Maryam Khan, an Armenian Christian bought up at the Mughal court, in London, American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe, Second parliament of King James I begins session, no bills pass and lasts only 2 months and 2 days, thus its name the Ad.

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