Events in History
- Nov 3 Treaty of Vilnius: Russia & Poland sign anti-Swedish covenant [NS]
Birthdays in History
Edmond Halley (1656-1742)
Nov 8 English mathematician and astronomer (Halley's comet), born in Haggerston, Middlesex
- Nov 9 Paul Aler, French jesuit and poet (Gradus ad Parnassum), born in Luxembourg (d. 1727)
Weddings in History
John Milton
Nov 12 English Poet and author of epic "Paradise Lost" John Milton (47) marries 2nd wife Katherine Woodcock
Deaths in History
- Nov 6 Jean-Baptiste Morin, French scientist (b. 1583)
- Nov 6 Johan IV, Duke of Braganca, King of Portugal (1640-56), dies at 52
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