Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (d. 1689)
Ernest Günther of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (14 October 1609 – 18 January 1689) was a Duke of Schleswig-Holstein of its Sonderborg line. He was the first to have his ducal seat in Augustenborg Palace, which he built and named in honor of his wife. He ruled from 1647 until his death in 1689.
He was third son of Alexander, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg and his wife Countess Dorothea of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.
1609Oct, 14
Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
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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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Hudson River
Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him - the Hudson River.