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Events on February 9 in history

Pope Gregory XV
1621Feb, 9

Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.

Pope Gregory XV (Latin: Gregorius XV; Italian: Gregorio XV; 9 January 1554 – 8 July 1623), born Alessandro Ludovisi, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 February 1621 to his death in 1623.

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  • 17Feb

    Plymouth Colony

    Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America.
  • 16Mar

    Plymouth Colony

    Samoset, a Mohegan, visited the settlers of Plymouth Colony and greets them, "Welcome, Englishmen! My name is Samoset."
  • 22Mar

    Wampanoag people

    The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit of the Wampanoags.
  • 21Jun

    Battle of White Mountain

    Execution of 27 Czech noblemen on the Old Town Square in Prague as a consequence of the Battle of White Mountain.