Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts
Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1623. This year saw 7 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1623 Timeline
Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts
Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts
Amboyna Massacre: ten Englishmen and ten Japanese and a Portuguese are beheaded by the Dutch for supposedly planning to
Amboyna Massacre: ten Englishmen and ten Japanese and a Portuguese are beheaded by the Dutch for supposedly planning to seize their fort on Ambon Island (modern Indonesia)
Virginia enacts the first American temperance law
Virginia enacts the first American temperance law
11 Dutch ships depart for the conquest of Peru
11 Dutch ships depart for the conquest of Peru
1st breach-of-promise lawsuit: Rev Gerville Pooley, Virginia files against Cicely Jordan, he loses
1st breach-of-promise lawsuit: Rev Gerville Pooley, Virginia files against Cicely Jordan, he loses
Maffeo Barberini is elected Pope Urban VIII
Pope Urban VIII (Latin: Urbanus VIII; Italian: Urbano VIII; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644), born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6...
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts, destroys several buildings
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts, destroys several buildings
Blaise Pascal is born
Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher, known for french mathematician, physicist, and philosopher, was born on 1623-06-19.
Events
Amboyna Massacre: ten Englishmen and ten Japanese and a Portuguese are beheaded by the Dutch for supposedly planning to
Amboyna Massacre: ten Englishmen and ten Japanese and a Portuguese are beheaded by the Dutch for supposedly planning to seize their fort on Ambon Island (modern Indonesia)
Virginia enacts the first American temperance law
Virginia enacts the first American temperance law
11 Dutch ships depart for the conquest of Peru
11 Dutch ships depart for the conquest of Peru
1st breach-of-promise lawsuit: Rev Gerville Pooley, Virginia files against Cicely Jordan, he loses
1st breach-of-promise lawsuit: Rev Gerville Pooley, Virginia files against Cicely Jordan, he loses
Maffeo Barberini is elected Pope Urban VIII
Pope Urban VIII (Latin: Urbanus VIII; Italian: Urbano VIII; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644), born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6...
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts, destroys several buildings
Fire at Plymouth, Massachusetts, destroys several buildings
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1623?
- In 1623, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include Duke Maximilian I of Bavaria becomes monarch of Palts, Amboyna Massacre: ten Englishmen and ten Japanese and a Portuguese are beheaded by the Dutch for supposedly planning to , Virginia enacts the first American temperance law.
- Who was born in 1623?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1623, including Blaise Pascal is born.