Births on March 10

François Girardon

Born on March 10, 1628

François Girardon, French sculptor (d. 1715)

François Girardon (10 March 1628 – 1 September 1715) was a French sculptor of the Louis XIV style or French Baroque, best known for his statues and busts of Louis XIV and for his statuary in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

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Events on 1628

23 Aug

John Felton (assassin)
George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton.
6 Sep

Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans settle Salem which became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
28 Oct

Siege of La Rochelle
French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle, which had lasted for 14 months, ends with the surrender of the Huguenots.

Births on March 10

François Girardon

Born on March 10, 1628

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Events on 1628

John Felton (assassin)

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Siege of La Rochelle