Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1646. This year saw 10 significant events. 3 notable figures were born.
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Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Battle of Great Torrington, Devon - the last major battle of the first English Civil War
The First English Civil War took place in England and Wales from 1642 to 1646, and forms part of the 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Roger Scott is tried in Massachusetts for sleeping in church
Roger Scott is tried in Massachusetts for sleeping in church
Joseph Jenkes receives the 1st patent in North America for making scythes from the General Court of Massachusetts
Joseph Jenkes receives the 1st patent in North America for making scythes from the General Court of Massachusetts
Spain & Netherlands sign temporary cease fire
Spain & Netherlands sign temporary cease fire
Royalist supporters besieged at Goodrich Castle surrender to Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War after t
Royalist supporters besieged at Goodrich Castle surrender to Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War after the castle is partially destroyed by "Roaring Meg," an enormous mortar [1]
The first public library in the Americas is established when Bishop Palafox y Mendoza donates his personal library of 5,
The first public library in the Americas is established when Bishop Palafox y Mendoza donates his personal library of 5,000 volumes to Tridentine colleges in Puebla, Mexico [1]
First Protestant church assembly for American Indians established in Massachusetts
First Protestant church assembly for American Indians established in Massachusetts
Massachusetts uses the death penalty for denying that the Holy Bible is God's word
Massachusetts uses the death penalty for denying that the Holy Bible is God's word
Seventh Council of Toledo of bishops convened by Visigothic King of Hispania Chindasuinth, extends treason laws to the c
Seventh Council of Toledo of bishops convened by Visigothic King of Hispania Chindasuinth, extends treason laws to the clergy
Elena Cornaro Piscopia is born
Elena Cornaro Piscopia, English venetian philosopher, known for venetian philosopher, was born on 1646-06-05.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is born
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz polymath, known for german polymath, was born on 1646-07-01. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (or Leibnitz; 1 July 1646 [O.S.
John Flamsteed is born
John Flamsteed, English astronomer, known for english astronomer, was born on 1646-08-19. John Flamsteed (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal.
Events
Battle of Great Torrington, Devon - the last major battle of the first English Civil War
The First English Civil War took place in England and Wales from 1642 to 1646, and forms part of the 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Roger Scott is tried in Massachusetts for sleeping in church
Roger Scott is tried in Massachusetts for sleeping in church
Joseph Jenkes receives the 1st patent in North America for making scythes from the General Court of Massachusetts
Joseph Jenkes receives the 1st patent in North America for making scythes from the General Court of Massachusetts
Spain & Netherlands sign temporary cease fire
Spain & Netherlands sign temporary cease fire
Royalist supporters besieged at Goodrich Castle surrender to Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War after t
Royalist supporters besieged at Goodrich Castle surrender to Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War after the castle is partially destroyed by "Roaring Meg," an enormous mortar [1]
The first public library in the Americas is established when Bishop Palafox y Mendoza donates his personal library of 5,
The first public library in the Americas is established when Bishop Palafox y Mendoza donates his personal library of 5,000 volumes to Tridentine colleges in Puebla, Mexico [1]
First Protestant church assembly for American Indians established in Massachusetts
First Protestant church assembly for American Indians established in Massachusetts
Massachusetts uses the death penalty for denying that the Holy Bible is God's word
Massachusetts uses the death penalty for denying that the Holy Bible is God's word
Seventh Council of Toledo of bishops convened by Visigothic King of Hispania Chindasuinth, extends treason laws to the c
Seventh Council of Toledo of bishops convened by Visigothic King of Hispania Chindasuinth, extends treason laws to the clergy
Famous Births
birth
Elena Cornaro Piscopia is born
Elena Cornaro Piscopia, English venetian philosopher, known for venetian philosopher, was born on 1646-06-05.
birth
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is born
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz polymath, known for german polymath, was born on 1646-07-01. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (or Leibnitz; 1 July 1646 [O.S.
birth
John Flamsteed is born
John Flamsteed, English astronomer, known for english astronomer, was born on 1646-08-19. John Flamsteed (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1646?
- In 1646, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg, Battle of Great Torrington, Devon - the last major battle of the first English Civil War, Roger Scott is tried in Massachusetts for sleeping in church.
- Who was born in 1646?
- 3 notable figures were born in 1646, including Elena Cornaro Piscopia is born, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is born, John Flamsteed is born.