Births on December 7

Giovanni Battista Falda

Born on December 7, 1643

Giovanni Battista Falda, Italian architect and engraver (d. 1678)

Giovanni Battista Falda (Valduggia 7 December 1643 – 22 August 1678 Rome) was an Italian architect, engraver and artist. He is known for his engravings of both contemporary and antique structures of Rome.

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Events on 1643

19 May

Battle of Rocroi
Thirty Years' War: French forces under the duc d'Enghien decisively defeat Spanish forces at the Battle of Rocroi, marking the symbolic end of Spain as a dominant land power.
13 Jul

Battle of Roundway Down
English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller.
13 Dec

Battle of Alton
English Civil War: The Battle of Alton takes place in Hampshire.

Births on December 7

Giovanni Battista Falda

Born on December 7, 1643

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Events on 1643

Battle of Rocroi

Battle of Roundway Down

Battle of Alton