Pope Gregory XV (d. 1623)
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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Battle of Marihueñu
Mapuche forces, under the leadership of Lautaro, score a victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Marihueñu in Chile. - 21May
Royal charter
Queen Mary I grants a royal charter to Derby School, as a grammar school for boys in Derby, England.