Robert Bellarmine, Italian cardinal and saint (b. 1542)
Robert Bellarmine (Italian: Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino; 4 October 1542 – 17 September 1621) was an Italian Jesuit and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was canonized a saint in 1930 and named Doctor of the Church, one of only 37. He was one of the most important figures in the Counter-Reformation.
Bellarmine was a professor of theology and later rector of the Roman College, and in 1602 became Archbishop of Capua. He supported the reform decrees of the Council of Trent. He is also widely remembered for his role in the Giordano Bruno affair, the Galileo affair, and the trial of Friar Fulgenzio Manfredi.
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Plymouth Colony
Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. - 16Mar
Plymouth Colony
Samoset, a Mohegan, visited the settlers of Plymouth Colony and greets them, "Welcome, Englishmen! My name is Samoset." - 22Mar
Wampanoag people
The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit of the Wampanoags. - 21Jun
Battle of White Mountain
Execution of 27 Czech noblemen on the Old Town Square in Prague as a consequence of the Battle of White Mountain.