What Happened in 1631

1631

Rembrandt Paints Andromeda Chained to the Rocks

Andromeda Chained to the Rock was painted by Rembrandt in 1631. Currently this work resides in Mauritshuis, in The Hague. Andromeda represents... Read more

Feb 5 1631

Roger Williams Arrives In Boston

Roger Williams, defender of religious liberty and founder of Rhode Island, arrived in Boston on February 5, 1631. Born in England just after the... Read more

Jul 22 1631

Battle of Werben

The Battle of Werben was a battle of the Thirty Years' War, fought on July 22, 1631, between the Swedish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. The... Read more

Sep 17 1631

Battle of Breitenfeld

The Battle of Breitenfeld (German: Schlacht bei Breitenfeld; Swedish: Slaget vid Breitenfeld) or First Battle of Breitenfeld (sometimes First... Read more