House of Burgesses in Virginia forms, first elected American governing body
The House of Burgesses () was the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly from 1619 to 1776.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1619. This year saw 17 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1619 Timeline
House of Burgesses in Virginia forms, first elected American governing body
The House of Burgesses () was the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly from 1619 to 1776.
Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) la
Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) land at Point Comfort, Virginia, before being sold or traded into servitude [1]
René Descartes has a dream that inspires his "Meditations on First Philosophy"
René Descartes has a dream that inspires his "Meditations on First Philosophy"
Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many t
Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many the first Thanksgiving in the Americas
Trial against Johan van Oldenbarnevelt begins in The Hague for alleged crimes against the federal government
Trial against Johan van Oldenbarnevelt begins in The Hague for alleged crimes against the federal government
Dutch settlement on Java changes name to Batavia
Batavia was an imperial Dutch port city that eventually, after two centuries of Dutch occupation, became the capital of the Dutch East Indies. The area corresponds to present-day Jakarta, Indonesia.
Theatrum Anatomicum opens in Amsterdam
Theatrum Anatomicum opens in Amsterdam
England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt
Tsar Michail's father Filaret becomes patriarch of Moscow
Tsar Michail's father Filaret becomes patriarch of Moscow
Gerardus Vossius resigns as Dutch regent States college leader
Gerardus Vossius resigns as Dutch regent States college leader
German Frederick Elector of the Palatinate is chosen as King of Bohemia
German Frederick Elector of the Palatinate is chosen as King of Bohemia
Prince Bethlen Gabor's troops occupy Pozsony (Pressburg) Hungary
Prince Bethlen Gabor's troops occupy Pozsony (Pressburg) Hungary
Remonstrant Society forms in Antwerp
Remonstrant Society forms in Antwerp
Japanese Keichō Embassy headed by Hasekura Tsunenaga leaves Sendai aboard the Japanese-built Date Maru galleon for Acapu
Japanese Keichō Embassy headed by Hasekura Tsunenaga leaves Sendai aboard the Japanese-built Date Maru galleon for Acapulco
Frederick V crowned king of Bohemia
Frederick V (German: Friedrich V.; 26 August 1596 – 29 November 1632) was the Elector Palatine of the Rhine in the Holy Roman Empire from 1610 to 1623, and reigned as King of Bohemia from 1619 to...
Dutch ship Nieuw Hoorn explodes in the Sunda Strait, near Sumatra, after a fire on board reaches the gunpowder, killing
Dutch ship Nieuw Hoorn explodes in the Sunda Strait, near Sumatra, after a fire on board reaches the gunpowder, killing over 100 men [1]
Barbara Strozzi is born
Barbara Strozzi is born
Events
Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) la
Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) land at Point Comfort, Virginia, before being sold or traded into servitude [1]
René Descartes has a dream that inspires his "Meditations on First Philosophy"
René Descartes has a dream that inspires his "Meditations on First Philosophy"
Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many t
Thirty-eight colonists from Berkeley Parish, England, disembark in Virginia and give thanks to God, considered by many the first Thanksgiving in the Americas
Trial against Johan van Oldenbarnevelt begins in The Hague for alleged crimes against the federal government
Trial against Johan van Oldenbarnevelt begins in The Hague for alleged crimes against the federal government
Dutch settlement on Java changes name to Batavia
Batavia was an imperial Dutch port city that eventually, after two centuries of Dutch occupation, became the capital of the Dutch East Indies. The area corresponds to present-day Jakarta, Indonesia.
Theatrum Anatomicum opens in Amsterdam
Theatrum Anatomicum opens in Amsterdam
England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt
Tsar Michail's father Filaret becomes patriarch of Moscow
Tsar Michail's father Filaret becomes patriarch of Moscow
Gerardus Vossius resigns as Dutch regent States college leader
Gerardus Vossius resigns as Dutch regent States college leader
German Frederick Elector of the Palatinate is chosen as King of Bohemia
German Frederick Elector of the Palatinate is chosen as King of Bohemia
Prince Bethlen Gabor's troops occupy Pozsony (Pressburg) Hungary
Prince Bethlen Gabor's troops occupy Pozsony (Pressburg) Hungary
Remonstrant Society forms in Antwerp
Remonstrant Society forms in Antwerp
Japanese Keichō Embassy headed by Hasekura Tsunenaga leaves Sendai aboard the Japanese-built Date Maru galleon for Acapu
Japanese Keichō Embassy headed by Hasekura Tsunenaga leaves Sendai aboard the Japanese-built Date Maru galleon for Acapulco
Frederick V crowned king of Bohemia
Frederick V (German: Friedrich V.; 26 August 1596 – 29 November 1632) was the Elector Palatine of the Rhine in the Holy Roman Empire from 1610 to 1623, and reigned as King of Bohemia from 1619 to...
Dutch ship Nieuw Hoorn explodes in the Sunda Strait, near Sumatra, after a fire on board reaches the gunpowder, killing
Dutch ship Nieuw Hoorn explodes in the Sunda Strait, near Sumatra, after a fire on board reaches the gunpowder, killing over 100 men [1]
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1619?
- In 1619, there were 17 significant historical events. Notable events include House of Burgesses in Virginia forms, first elected American governing body, Slavery begins in mainland British colonies of North America when the first known African captives (approximately 20) la, René Descartes has a dream that inspires his "Meditations on First Philosophy".
- Who was born in 1619?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1619, including Barbara Strozzi is born.