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1609Nov, 26

Henry Dunster

Henry Dunster, English-American clergyman and academic (d. 1659)
Henry Dunster (November 26, 1609 (baptized) – February 27, 1658/59) was an Anglo-American Puritan clergyman and the first president of Harvard College. Brackney says Dunster was "an important precursor" of the Baptist denomination in America, especially regarding infant baptism, soul freedom, religious liberty, congregational governance, and a radical biblicism.

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    Philip III of Spain issues the decree of the "Expulsion of the Moriscos".
  • 9Jul

    Freedom of religion

    Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II.
  • 30Jul

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  • 11Sep

    Manhattan Island

    Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there.
  • 13Sep

    Hudson River

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