Births on August 7

William Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Dietz

Born on August 7, 1613

William Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Dietz, Dutch stadtholder (d. 1664)

William Frederick (Dutch: Willem Frederik; Arnhem 7 August 1613 – Leeuwarden 31 October 1664), Count (from 1654 Imperial Prince) of Nassau-Dietz, Stadtholder of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe.

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Events on 1613

13 Apr

Pocahontas
Samuel Argall captures Native American princess Pocahontas in Passapatanzy, Virginia to ransom her for some English prisoners held by her father; she is brought to Henricus as hostage.
2 Jul

Samuel Argall
The first English expedition (from Virginia) against Acadia led by Samuel Argall takes place.