Izaak Walton, English author (b. 1593)
Izaak Walton (baptised 21 September 1593 – 15 December 1683) was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies including one of his friend John Donne. They have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives.
1683Dec, 15
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Manchu Qing dynasty naval forces under traitorous commander Shi Lang defeat the Kingdom of Tungning in the Battle of Penghu near the Pescadores Islands. - 12Sep
Battle of Vienna
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Battle of Penghu
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Germantown, Philadelphia
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