Births on October 2

François-Timoléon de Choisy

Born on October 2, 1644

François-Timoléon de Choisy, French historian and author (d. 1724)

François Timoléon, abbé de Choisy (French: [ʃwazi]; 16 August 1644 – 2 October 1724) was a French cross-dresser, abbé, and author. He wrote numerous works on church history as well as travelogues, memoirs and fiction.

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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.
2 Jul

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

Areopagitica
John Milton publishes Areopagitica, a pamphlet decrying censorship.

Births on October 2

François-Timoléon de Choisy

Born on October 2, 1644

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Events on 1644

Colony of Virginia

Wu Sangui

Battle of Shanhai Pass

Battle of Marston Moor

Areopagitica