Deaths on March 29

Nicolaus Bruhns

Died on March 29, 1692

Nicolaus Bruhns, Danish-German organist, violinist, 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 1692

1 Mar

Salem witch trials
Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.
7 Jun

1692 Jamaica earthquake
Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.