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1692Aug, 3

John Henley (clergyman)

John Henley, English minister and poet (d. 1759)
John Henley (3 August 1692 – 13 October 1756), English clergyman, commonly known as 'Orator Henley', was a preacher known for showmanship and eccentricity.

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Events on 1692

  • 1Mar

    Salem witch trials

    Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, beginning what would become known as the Salem witch trials.
  • 7Jun

    1692 Jamaica earthquake

    Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.