What Happened in April 1626

Historical Events

Victory in Battle

Apr 25 Battle of Dessau Bridge: Albrecht von Wallenstein at head of Holy Roman Empire forces defeats Danish attempt led by Ernst von Mansfeld's to cross Elbe River (Thirty Years' War)

Famous Birthdays

Apr 5 Jan van Kessel, Flemish painter, born in Antwerp (d. 1679)
Apr 12 Paul Hainlein, German composer, born in Nuremberg (d. 1686)
Apr 13 Aert Jansse van Nes, Dutch naval commander, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1693)