Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1634. This year saw 18 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1634 Timeline
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
1st tavern in Boston (Mass) opens (Samuel Cole)
Samuel Cole (1597–1666/67) was an early settler of Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630.
First meeting of what would become the Academie Francaise in Paris at the house of Valentin Conrart
First meeting of what would become the Academie Francaise in Paris at the house of Valentin Conrart
Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of M
Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of Maryland
Heeren XIX (the directors of the Dutch West India Company) ask "to secure Eylands Curacao"
Heeren XIX (the directors of the Dutch West India Company) ask "to secure Eylands Curacao"
Johannes van Walbeeck's fleet of four ships leaves Holland tasked with taking Curaçao from the Spanish
Johannes van Walbeeck's fleet of four ships leaves Holland tasked with taking Curaçao from the Spanish
The colony of Massachusetts Bay annexes Maine colony
The colony of Massachusetts Bay annexes Maine colony
Russia and Poland sign Peace treaty of Polianov
Russia and Poland sign Peace treaty of Polianov
The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France, later to become the Canadian province of Quebec
Trois-Rivières is a city in the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence rivers, on the north shore of the Saint...
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Dutch fleet under Johannes van Walbeeck lands on Curaçao
Dutch fleet under Johannes van Walbeeck lands on Curaçao
Urbain Grandier, accused and convicted of sorcery, is burned alive in Loudun, France
Urbain Grandier (1590 – 18 August 1634) was a French Catholic priest who was burned at the stake after being convicted of witchcraft, following the events of the so-called "Loudun possessions".
Beach Island in the North Sea is destroyed by a heavy storm flood
The Burchardi flood (also known as the second Grote Mandrenke) was a storm tide that struck the North Sea coast of North Frisia, Dithmarschen (in modern-day Germany) and southwest Jutland (in...
Following pressure from Anglican bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for
Following pressure from Anglican bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for the Vice of Buggery"
Albrecht von Wallenstein dies
Albrecht von Wallenstein, Czech bohemian military leader and statesman, known for bohemian military leader and statesman, died on 1634-02-25.
Events
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
1st tavern in Boston (Mass) opens (Samuel Cole)
Samuel Cole (1597–1666/67) was an early settler of Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving with the Winthrop Fleet in 1630.
First meeting of what would become the Academie Francaise in Paris at the house of Valentin Conrart
First meeting of what would become the Academie Francaise in Paris at the house of Valentin Conrart
Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of M
Under charter granted to Lord Baltimore and led by his brother Leonard Calvert first settlers found Catholic colony of Maryland
Heeren XIX (the directors of the Dutch West India Company) ask "to secure Eylands Curacao"
Heeren XIX (the directors of the Dutch West India Company) ask "to secure Eylands Curacao"
Johannes van Walbeeck's fleet of four ships leaves Holland tasked with taking Curaçao from the Spanish
Johannes van Walbeeck's fleet of four ships leaves Holland tasked with taking Curaçao from the Spanish
The colony of Massachusetts Bay annexes Maine colony
The colony of Massachusetts Bay annexes Maine colony
Russia and Poland sign Peace treaty of Polianov
Russia and Poland sign Peace treaty of Polianov
The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France, later to become the Canadian province of Quebec
Trois-Rivières is a city in the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence rivers, on the north shore of the Saint...
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Dutch fleet under Johannes van Walbeeck lands on Curaçao
Dutch fleet under Johannes van Walbeeck lands on Curaçao
Urbain Grandier, accused and convicted of sorcery, is burned alive in Loudun, France
Urbain Grandier (1590 – 18 August 1634) was a French Catholic priest who was burned at the stake after being convicted of witchcraft, following the events of the so-called "Loudun possessions".
Beach Island in the North Sea is destroyed by a heavy storm flood
The Burchardi flood (also known as the second Grote Mandrenke) was a storm tide that struck the North Sea coast of North Frisia, Dithmarschen (in modern-day Germany) and southwest Jutland (in...
Following pressure from Anglican bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for
Following pressure from Anglican bishop John Atherton, the Irish House of Commons passes "An Act for the Punishment for the Vice of Buggery"
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1634?
- In 1634, there were 18 significant historical events. Notable events include Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany, Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre, Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1].
- Who died in 1634?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1634, including Albrecht von Wallenstein dies.