Notable Historical Events - 1605
1605 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 6 |
The first edition of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid. |
Jan 13 |
The controversial play Eastward Hoe by Ben Jonson, George Chapman, and John Marston is performed, landing two of the authors in prison. |
Feb 25 |
Portuguese garrison on Ambon surrenders to Admiral Van der Haghen |
May 16 |
Camillo Borghese elected to succeed Pope Leo XI becomes Paul V |
Jun 10 |
False Dimitri I, an impostor, crowned Russian tsar (rules 1605-1606) |
Aug 8 |
The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden. |
Aug 18 |
Spanish army under of general Spinola conquerors Lingen |
Sep 27 |
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm. |
Oct 3 |
Chinese uprising on Philippines, Tondo/Quiapo massacre |
Oct 27 |
Spanish army under General Spinola occupies Wachtendonk |
Nov 5 |
Gunpowder Plot; attempt to blow up King James I while he opened Parliament. Plot discovered and Guy Fawkes caught and tortured. He and seven others were later executed |
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