Births on May 22

Gabriël Grupello

Born on May 22, 1644

Gabriël Grupello, Flemish Baroque sculptor (d. 1730)

Gabriël Grupello (also Gabriël de Grupello or Gabriël Reppeli; 22 May 1644 – 20 June 1730) was a Flemish Baroque sculptor who produced religious and mythological sculptures, portraits and public sculptures. He worked in Flanders, France and Germany. He was a virtuoso sculptor who enjoyed the patronage of several European rulers.

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Events on 1644

18 Mar

Colony of Virginia
The Third Anglo-Powhatan War begins in the Colony of Virginia.
25 May

Wu Sangui
Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.
27 May

Battle of Shanhai Pass
Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allowing the Manchus to enter and conquer the capital city of Beijing.
6 Jun

Shunzhi Emperor
The Qing dynasty Manchu forces led by the Shunzhi Emperor capture Beijing during the collapse of the Ming dynasty.
2 Jul

Battle of Marston Moor
English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor.

Births on May 22

Gabriël Grupello

Born on May 22, 1644

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Wu Sangui

Battle of Shanhai Pass

Shunzhi Emperor

Battle of Marston Moor