Births on June 8

George I Rákóczi

Born on June 8, 1593

George I Rákóczi, prince of Transylvania (d. 1648)

George I Rákóczi (8 June 1593 – 11 October 1648) was Prince of Transylvania from 1630 until his death in 1648. Prior to that, he was a leader of the Protestant faction in Hungary and a faithful supporter of Gabriel Bethlen, his predecessor as Prince. When Bohemian nobles requested military support in their struggles against the Habsburg Monarchy, Rákóczi persuaded Bethlen to help and commanded Transylvanian forces in several battles. Rákóczi was elected prince after Bethlen's death, succeeding Bethlen's wife Catherine of Brandenburg and brother Istvan.

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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 June 8

George I Rákóczi

Born on June 8, 1593

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