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2 giorni fa · The Thirty Years' War [j] was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648. Fought primarily in Central Europe, an estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of battle, famine, or disease, while parts of present-day Germany reported population declines of over 50%. [19]
2 giorni fa · In mid-July 1604, he left Dunfermline for England, where he was to spend most of the rest of his life. [5] In England, Charles was placed under the charge of Elizabeth, Lady Carey, the wife of courtier Sir Robert Carey, who put him in boots made of Spanish leather and brass to help strengthen his weak ankles. [6]
5 giorni fa · Sir Edward Coke (/ k ʊ k / CUUK, formerly / k uː k /; 1 February 1552 – 3 September 1634) was an English barrister, judge, and politician. He is often considered the greatest jurist of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.
2 giorni fa · Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn ( / ˈrɛmbrænt, ˈrɛmbrɑːnt /, [2] Dutch: [ˈrɛmbrɑnt ˈɦɑrmə (n)ˌsoːɱ vɑn ˈrɛin] ⓘ; 15 July 1606 [1] – 4 October 1669), usually simply known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman. He is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history ...
4 giorni fa · Between 1634 and its temporary abolition by the Long Parliament in 1640 the Court of Chivalry was established on a regular basis for the first time in its history. Evidence survives for 738 of well over a thousand cases that the court processed during this period.
7 mag 2024 · Tulpenwindhandel. Date: c. 1633 - c. 1637. The Dutch Tulip Bubble (“Tulip Mania”) was a speculative frenzy in 17th-century Holland over the sale of tulip bulbs. Tulips were introduced into Europe from Turkey shortly after 1550, and the delicately formed, vividly colored flowers became a popular if costly item.
5 giorni fa · America and West Indies: July 1634 Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660 . Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1860.
