Births on June 9

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam

Born on June 9, 1597

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, Dutch painter (d. 1665)

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (9 June 1597 - buried 31 May 1665) was a painter of the Dutch Golden Age, known for his distinctive paintings of whitewashed church interiors such as Interior of St Bavo's Church in Haarlem and Interior of the Sint-Odulphuskerk in Assendelft.

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Events on 1597

5 Feb

Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan
A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society.
24 Jun

Banten (town)
The first Dutch voyage to the East Indies reaches Banten, Java.[citation needed]
26 Oct

Battle of Myeongnyang
Imjin War: Admiral Yi Sun-sin routs the Japanese Navy of 300 ships with only 13 ships at the Battle of Myeongnyang.

Births on June 9

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam

Born on June 9, 1597

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Events on 1597

Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan

Banten (town)

Battle of Myeongnyang