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November 1643 in History

Events in History

  • Nov 24 Battle of Tuttlingen: Beiers army under Gen Mercy beats France

Birthdays in History

  • Nov 1 John Strype, English historian and biographer, born in Houndsditch, London (d. 1737)
  • Nov 16 Jean Chardin, French explorer (Middle East and India), born in Paris (d. 1713)
  • Nov 22 RenĂ©-Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle, French explorer (Louisiana), born in Rouen, France (d. 1687)

Deaths in History

  • Nov 3 Paul Guldin, Swiss astronomer and mathematician (Guldinus theorem), dies at 66
  • Nov 3 John Bainbridge, English astronomer (b. 1582)
  • Nov 17 Jean-Baptiste Budes, Comte de GuĂ©briant, Marshal of France (b. 1602)
  • Nov 29 William Cartwright, English dramatist (b. 1611)

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