Historical Events Oct 30 Gustaaf II Adolf (17) becomes king of Sweden Famous Birthdays Oct 11 Hugues de Lionne, Marquess de Berry, French ambassador to Rome, born in Grenoble, France (d. 1671) Oct 18 Valentin Strobel, composer Famous Deaths Oct 3 Charles, Duke of Mayenne, French military leader, dies at 57 Oct 30 Charles IX [Carl], King of Sweden (1604-11), dies at 61 1610 History by Year 1612 What Happened in 1611 Deadly Quest For The Northern Passage June 22, 1611
