Deaths on June 6

Martino Martini

Died on June 6, 1661

Martino Martini, Italian Jesuit missionary (b. 1614)

Martino Martini (simplified Chinese: 卫匡国; traditional Chinese: 衛匡國; pinyin: Wèi Kuāngguó) (20 September 1614 – 6 June 1661), born and raised in Trento (Prince-Bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire), was a Jesuit missionary. As cartographer and historian, he mainly worked on ancient Imperial China.

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6 Jan

Fifth Monarchists
English Restoration: The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London, England.
16 Jul

Stockholms Banco
The first banknotes in Europe are issued by the Swedish bank Stockholms Banco.
5 Sep

Louis XIV of France
Fall of Nicolas Fouquet: Louis XIV Superintendent of Finances is arrested in Nantes by D'Artagnan, captain of the king's musketeers.

Deaths on June 6

Martino Martini

Died on June 6, 1661

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