Historical Events Apr 10 Duke Victor Amadeus of Savoye attacks Casale Apr 27 Frederik August I "the Strong" becomes monarch of Saksen Famous Birthdays Apr 7 Coelestin Praelisauer, composer Apr 25 Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, English architect, born in London (d. 1753) Famous Deaths Apr 3 Ferdinand van Apshoven de Jongere, Flemish painter, buried at 64 Apr 27 Johan Georg IV, Elector of Saxony (1691-94), dies at 25 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1693 History by Year 1695