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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1625. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.

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  1. Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

    Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

  2. Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

    Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

  3. English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

    English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

  4. Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

    Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

  5. Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company

    The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from...

  6. Peasants besiege Frankenburg estate in Upper Austria

    Peasants besiege Frankenburg estate in Upper Austria

  7. 16 rebellious farmers hanged in Vocklamarkt, Upper-Austria

    16 rebellious farmers hanged in Vocklamarkt, Upper-Austria

  8. Spanish troops under Spinola conquer Breda

    The siege of Breda of 1624–1625 occurred during the Eighty Years' War and was carried out by the Army of Flanders.

  9. Sixteen rabbis, including Isaiah Horowitz, are imprisoned in Jerusalem

    Sixteen rabbis, including Isaiah Horowitz, are imprisoned in Jerusalem

  10. Dutch attack San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan is the capital city and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory, and insular area of the United States.

  11. Netherlands & England sign military treaty

    Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles was born into the House of Stuart as the second son...

  12. Johan de Witt is born

    Johan de Witt, Dutch statesman, known for dutch statesman, was born on 1625-09-24.

  13. James I and VI dies

    James I and VI, English king of scotland from 1567 to 1625, king of england and ireland from 1603, known for king of scotland from 1567 to 1625, king of england and ireland from 1603, died on…

Events

Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne

Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels

English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England

Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

Count of Nassau-Dietz, Ernst Casimir I, is appointed Stadtholder of Groningen and Drenthe

Portuguese and Spanish expedition recaptures Salvador (Bahia) from the forces of the Dutch West India Company

The recapture of Bahia (Portuguese: Jornada dos Vassalos; Spanish: Jornada del Brasil) was a Spanish–Portuguese military expedition in 1625 to retake the city of Bahia (now Salvador) in Brazil from...

Peasants besiege Frankenburg estate in Upper Austria

Peasants besiege Frankenburg estate in Upper Austria

16 rebellious farmers hanged in Vocklamarkt, Upper-Austria

16 rebellious farmers hanged in Vocklamarkt, Upper-Austria

Spanish troops under Spinola conquer Breda

The siege of Breda of 1624–1625 occurred during the Eighty Years' War and was carried out by the Army of Flanders.

Sixteen rabbis, including Isaiah Horowitz, are imprisoned in Jerusalem

Sixteen rabbis, including Isaiah Horowitz, are imprisoned in Jerusalem

Dutch attack San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is the capital city and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory, and insular area of the United States.

Netherlands & England sign military treaty

Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles was born into the House of Stuart as the second son...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1625?
In 1625, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne, Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels, English king Charles I marries French princess Henrietta Maria at Canterbury cathedral in Canterbury, England.
Who was born in 1625?
1 notable figure was born in 1625, including Johan de Witt is born.
Who died in 1625?
1 notable figure passed away in 1625, including James I and VI dies.

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