Births on August 9

Izaak Walton

Born on August 9, 1593

Izaak Walton, English writer (d. 1683)

Izaak Walton (baptised 21 September 1593 – 15 December 1683) was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies including one of his friend John Donne. They have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives.

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27 Jan

Giordano Bruno
The Vatican opens the seven-year trial of scholar Giordano Bruno.
12 Feb

Siege of Haengju
Japanese invasion of Korea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon defenders led by general Kwon Yul successfully repel more than 30,000 Japanese forces in the Siege of Haengju.
27 Aug

Henry IV of France
Pierre Barrière fails in his attempt to assassinate King Henry IV of France.

Births on August 9

Izaak Walton

Born on August 9, 1593

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Giordano Bruno

Siege of Haengju

Henry IV of France