Henry Constable, English poet (b. 1562)
Henry Constable (1562 – 9 October 1613) was an English poet, known particularly for Diana, one of the first English sonnet sequences. In 1591 he converted to Catholicism, and lived in exile on the continent for some years. He returned to England at the accession of King James, but was soon a prisoner in the Tower and in the Fleet. He died an exile at Liège in 1613.
1613Oct, 9
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Pocahontas
Samuel Argall captures Native American princess Pocahontas in Passapatanzy, Virginia to ransom her for some English prisoners held by her father; she is brought to Henricus as hostage. - 2Jul
Samuel Argall
The first English expedition (from Virginia) against Acadia led by Samuel Argall takes place.