Deaths on March 19

Nicolaus Bruhns

Died on March 19, 1697

Nicolaus Bruhns, German organist and composer (b. 1665)

Nicolaus Bruhns (also Nikolaus, Nicholas; late 1665 – 8 April [O.S. 29 March] 1697 in Husum) was a Danish-German organist, violinist, and composer. He was one of the most prominent organists and composers of his generation.

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Events on 1697

13 Mar

Spanish conquest of Guatemala
Nojpetén, capital of the last independent Maya kingdom, fell to Spanish conquistadors, the final step in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala.
7 May

Stockholm Palace
Stockholm's royal castle (dating back to medieval times) is destroyed by fire. It is replaced in the 18th century by the current Royal Palace.
5 Sep

Battle of Hudson's Bay
War of the Grand Alliance : A French warship commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville defeated an English squadron at the Battle of Hudson's Bay.

Deaths on March 19

Nicolaus Bruhns

Died on March 19, 1697

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Events on 1697

Spanish conquest of Guatemala

Stockholm Palace

Battle of Hudson's Bay