Deaths on February 27

Samuel Parris

Died on February 27, 1720

Samuel Parris, English-American minister (b. 1653)

Samuel Parris (1653 – February 27, 1720) was the Puritan minister in Salem Village, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials. He was also the father of one of the afflicted girls, and the uncle of another.

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Samuel Parris

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Events on 1720

21 Jan

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm.
29 Feb

Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March.
20 Oct

Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.

Deaths on February 27

Samuel Parris

Died on February 27, 1720

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Events on 1720

Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)

Frederick I of Sweden

Capture of the William