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Start of Baroque period
The Baroque started as a response of the Catholic Church to the many criticisms that arose during the Protestant Reformation. -
Death of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I, the queen of England and Ireland, died. -
Invention of the telescope
The first telescopes were created in the Netherlands in 1608. Hans Lippershey & Zacharias Janssen and Jacob Metius independently created telescopes. -
Ascension of Louis XIII to the French Throne
Louis XIII became king of France in 1610 upon the death of his father. His mother acted as regent for the kingdom until the young king seized power on 24 April 1617. -
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The Thirty Years War
The Thirty Years' War was a war fought in Central Europe, in which most of the great European powers of the time intervened. -
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Palace of Versailles
Is a magnificent example of French Baroque architecture. -
The barometer was invented
This first barometer was created by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643. -
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Isaac Newton
He contributed many scientific discoveries during his life. -
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The Nine Years War
The Nine Years' War was a war fought in Europe and the American colonies between 1688 and 1697. -
Finish of the Baroque period.
Is considered the end of the Baroque due to the death of Johann Sebastian Bach. His music is considered to be the culmination of the Baroque style.