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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1635. This year saw 13 significant events.

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1635 Timeline

  1. Convention of Goa signed between Portugal and England, ending their ongoing conflict in Asia and opening Portuguese por

    Convention of Goa signed between Portugal and England, ending their ongoing conflict in Asia and opening Portuguese ports, including China, to English trade [1]

  2. Playwright William Davenant's court masque "The Temple of Love" is performed at Whitehall featuring Queen Henrietta Mari

    Playwright William Davenant's court masque "The Temple of Love" is performed at Whitehall featuring Queen Henrietta Maria

  3. Oldest US public institution, Boston Latin School is founded

    The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school in Boston, Massachusetts.

  4. Virginia Governor John Harvey accused of treason and removed from office

    Virginia Governor John Harvey accused of treason and removed from office

  5. France's First Minister, Cardinal Richelieu declares war on Spain (Franco-Spanish War 1635–59)

    France's First Minister, Cardinal Richelieu declares war on Spain (Franco-Spanish War 1635–59)

  6. Zorilla's "El Desafio de Carlos V" premieres in Madrid

    Zorilla's "El Desafio de Carlos V" premieres in Madrid

  7. French colony of Guadeloupe established in the Caribbean

    Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean.

  8. Armies of Savoy, Mantua, and Parma occupy Milan

    Armies of Savoy, Mantua, and Parma occupy Milan

  9. Spanish marshal Piccolomini conquers Schenkenschans

    Spanish marshal Piccolomini conquers Schenkenschans

  10. Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, establishes alternate attendance (sankin kotai) where feudal daimyōs spend

    Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, establishes alternate attendance (sankin kotai) where feudal daimyōs spend 1 year at Edo Castle (Tokyo) and 1 year at their feudal manor, while their families remain in Tokyo as hostages (Traditional Japanese Date: June 21)

  11. First recorded hurricane in North America hits the Plymouth Colony

    The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635.

  12. The Great Colonial Hurricane affects the Virginia Colony at Jamestown

    The Great Colonial Hurricane affects the Virginia Colony at Jamestown

  13. Sweden and Poland sign ceasefire Treaty of Stuhmsdorf

    Sweden and Poland sign ceasefire Treaty of Stuhmsdorf

Events

Convention of Goa signed between Portugal and England, ending their ongoing conflict in Asia and opening Portuguese por

Convention of Goa signed between Portugal and England, ending their ongoing conflict in Asia and opening Portuguese ports, including China, to English trade [1]

Playwright William Davenant's court masque "The Temple of Love" is performed at Whitehall featuring Queen Henrietta Mari

Playwright William Davenant's court masque "The Temple of Love" is performed at Whitehall featuring Queen Henrietta Maria

Oldest US public institution, Boston Latin School is founded

The Boston Latin School is a magnet Latin grammar state school in Boston, Massachusetts.

Virginia Governor John Harvey accused of treason and removed from office

Virginia Governor John Harvey accused of treason and removed from office

France's First Minister, Cardinal Richelieu declares war on Spain (Franco-Spanish War 1635–59)

France's First Minister, Cardinal Richelieu declares war on Spain (Franco-Spanish War 1635–59)

Zorilla's "El Desafio de Carlos V" premieres in Madrid

Zorilla's "El Desafio de Carlos V" premieres in Madrid

French colony of Guadeloupe established in the Caribbean

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean.

Armies of Savoy, Mantua, and Parma occupy Milan

Armies of Savoy, Mantua, and Parma occupy Milan

Spanish marshal Piccolomini conquers Schenkenschans

Spanish marshal Piccolomini conquers Schenkenschans

Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, establishes alternate attendance (sankin kotai) where feudal daimyōs spend

Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun, establishes alternate attendance (sankin kotai) where feudal daimyōs spend 1 year at Edo Castle (Tokyo) and 1 year at their feudal manor, while their families remain in Tokyo as hostages (Traditional Japanese Date: June 21)

First recorded hurricane in North America hits the Plymouth Colony

The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635.

The Great Colonial Hurricane affects the Virginia Colony at Jamestown

The Great Colonial Hurricane affects the Virginia Colony at Jamestown

Sweden and Poland sign ceasefire Treaty of Stuhmsdorf

Sweden and Poland sign ceasefire Treaty of Stuhmsdorf

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1635?
In 1635, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Convention of Goa signed between Portugal and England, ending their ongoing conflict in Asia and opening Portuguese por, Playwright William Davenant's court masque "The Temple of Love" is performed at Whitehall featuring Queen Henrietta Mari, Oldest US public institution, Boston Latin School is founded.

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