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Historical Events in 1627

  • Jan 31 Spanish government goes bankrupt
  • Feb 8 Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time explosives had been used in mining

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Mar 3 Dutch privateer Piet Heyn attacks and conquers 22 Portuguese ships in Bay of Salvador, Brazil

Dutch Admiral and Privateer Piet Heyn
Dutch Admiral and Privateer
Piet Heyn
  • Mar 20 France & Spain sign accord for fighting protestantism

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Jun 2 English king Charles I establishes Guyana Company

King of England Charles I
King of England
Charles I
  • Jun 10 Dutch privateer Piet Heyn attacks Portuguese ships in the Bay of All Saints, Brazil
  • Jun 20 Ottoman pirates begin raids on Icelandic villages, will eventually capture over 400 people to sell into slavery

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Jul 10 English fleet under George Villiers reach La Rochelle [NS=June 20]

Courtier and Statesman George Villiers
Courtier and Statesman
George Villiers

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Aug 19 Prince Frederick Henry conquers fort Groenlo

Prince of Orange Frederick Henry
Prince of Orange
Frederick Henry

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Oct 2 Last Emperor of the Chinese Ming dynasty, Chongzhen, comes to the throne after death of his brother Emperor Tianqi

Chinese Emperor Chongzhen
Chinese Emperor
Chongzhen

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