Births on September 23

Eleonora Gonzaga (1598-1655)

Born on September 23, 1598

Eleonore Gonzaga, Italian wife of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1655)

Eleonora Gonzaga (23 September 1598 – 27 June 1655), was born Princess of Mantua as a member of the House of Gonzaga and by marriage Holy Roman Empress, German Queen, Queen consort of Hungary and Bohemia.Nicknamed the Elder (de: Ältere) to distinguish herself from her namesake great-niece, during her reign the Imperial court in Vienna became one of the centers of European Baroque music. As Empress, Eleanora was a supporter of the Counter-Reformation.

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Events on 1598

30 Apr

Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, allowing freedom of religion to the Huguenots.
14 Aug

Battle of the Yellow Ford
Nine Years' War: Battle of the Yellow Ford: Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats an English expeditionary force under Henry Bagenal.
16 Dec

Battle of Noryang
Seven-Year War: Battle of Noryang: The final battle of the Seven-Year War is fought between the China and the Korean allied forces and Japanese navies, resulting in a decisive allied forces victory.

Births on September 23

Eleonora Gonzaga (1598-1655)

Born on September 23, 1598

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Events on 1598

Edict of Nantes

Battle of the Yellow Ford

Battle of Noryang