Births on May 6

Johann Joachim Becher

Born on May 6, 1635

Johann Joachim Becher, German physician and alchemist (d. 1682)

Johann Joachim Becher (German: [ˈbɛçɐ]; 6 May 1635 – October 1682) was a German physician, alchemist, precursor of chemistry, scholar and adventurer, best known for his development of the phlogiston theory of combustion, and his advancement of Austrian cameralism.

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Events on 1635

30 May

Peace of Prague (1635)
Thirty Years' War: The Peace of Prague is signed.
28 Jul

Siege of Schenkenschans
In the Eighty Years' War the Spanish capture the strategic Dutch fortress of Schenkenschans.
30 Jul

Siege of Schenkenschans
Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Schenkenschans begins; Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, begins the recapture of the strategically important fortress from the Spanish Army.
9 Oct

Roger Williams
Founder of Rhode Island Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a religious dissident after he speaks out against punishments for religious offenses and giving away Native American land.
22 Nov

Dutch pacification campaign on Formosa
Dutch colonial forces on Taiwan launch a pacification campaign against native villages, resulting in Dutch control of the middle and south of the island.

Births on May 6

Johann Joachim Becher

Born on May 6, 1635

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Events on 1635

Peace of Prague (1635)

Siege of Schenkenschans

Siege of Schenkenschans

Roger Williams

Dutch pacification campaign on Formosa