Events on February 9 in history

Pope Gregory XV (February 9, 1621)

Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.

Pope Gregory XV (Latin: Gregorius XV; Italian: Gregorio XV; 9 January 1554 – 8 July 1623), born Alessandro Ludovisi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 February 1621 to his death in 1623.

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Events on 1621

17 Feb

Plymouth Colony
Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America.
16 Mar

Plymouth Colony
Samoset, a Mohegan, visited the settlers of Plymouth Colony and greets them, "Welcome, Englishmen! My name is Samoset."
22 Mar

Wampanoag people
The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit of the Wampanoags.