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What Happened on October 2, 1629

Famous Deaths

  • Antonio Cifra, Italian composer dies at about 45
  • Jeronimus Cornelisz, Dutch official who led coup among shipwrecked survivors of the Batavia, hung for leading the murder of 124 of them [1]
  • Pierre de Bérulle, French cardinal and mystic (founded Congregation of the French Oratory), dies at 54
Died in 1629 1629 Highlights

About October 2, 1629

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Friday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Tuesday

How Long Ago? 394 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra