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1641Oct, 6

Matthijs Quast

Matthijs Quast, Dutch explorer
Matthijs Quast (died 6 October 1641) was a Dutch explorer in the seventeenth century. He had made several voyages for the VOC to Japan, China and Siam.

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Events on 1641

  • 11Mar

    Battle of Mbororé

    Guaraní forces living in the Jesuit reductions defeat bandeirantes loyal to the Portuguese Empire at the Battle of Mbororé in present-day Panambí, Argentina.
  • 23Oct

    Irish Rebellion of 1641

    Irish Catholic gentry from Ulster tried to seize control of Dublin Castle, the seat of English rule in Ireland, to force concessions to Catholics.
  • 24Oct

    Irish Rebellion of 1641

    Sir Felim O'Neill of Kinard the leader of the Irish Rebellion issues his Proclamation of Dungannon justifying the uprising and declaring continued loyalty to Charles I