Deaths on September 4

Thomas Smythe

Died on September 4, 1625

Thomas Smythe, English diplomat (b. 1558)

Sir Thomas Smythe (or Smith, c. 1558 – 4 September 1625) was an English merchant, politician and colonial administrator. He was the first governor of the East India Company and treasurer of the Virginia Company from 1609 to 1620 until enveloped by scandal.

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Events on 1625

27 Mar

English claims to the French throne
Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland and Ireland as well as claiming the title King of France.
1 Apr

Recapture of Bahia
A combined Spanish and Portuguese fleet of 52 ships commences the recapture of Bahia from the Dutch during the Dutch-Portuguese War.
5 Jun

Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases
The city of Breda surrenders to the Spanish tercios under general Ambrosio Spinola.

Deaths on September 4

Thomas Smythe

Died on September 4, 1625

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Events on 1625

English claims to the French throne

Recapture of Bahia

Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases