February1634

Historical Events in February 1634

Historic Event

Feb 3 Most elaborate masque of the Carolinian age - "The triumph of Peace" held at Whitehall Palace, London, in front of King Charles I, written by James Shirley with sets by Inigo Jones

Charles I — King of England Charles I

Feb 17 Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre

Historic Event

Feb 18 Ferdinand II orders commander Albrecht von Wallenstein's execution

Ferdinand II — Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II

Albrecht von Wallenstein — General and Nobleman Albrecht von Wallenstein

Feb 19 Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Feb 25 Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein

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