Samuel Parris, English-American minister (b. 1653)
Samuel Parris (1653 – February 27, 1720) was the Puritan minister in Salem Village, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials. He was also the father of one of the afflicted girls, and the uncle of another.
1720Feb, 27
Samuel Parris
Choose Another Date
Events on 1720
- 21Jan
Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. - 29Feb
Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March. - 20Oct
Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.