1604
Hampton Court Conference
James I summoned bishops and Puritan divines to Hampton Court to debate reform of the Church of England.
Kepler's Supernova
A new star brighter than Jupiter blazed into the constellation Ophiuchus and remained visible to the naked eye for eighteen months.
Treaty of London Ends Anglo-Spanish War
English and Spanish diplomats meeting at Somerset House ended nineteen years of inconclusive war.
French East India Company Attempted
Henry IV of France chartered the Compagnie des Indes Orientales, hoping to break the Dutch and Portuguese chokehold on the spice trade.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1604?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1604. The most significant is Hampton Court Conference: James I summoned bishops and Puritan divines to Hampton Court to debate reform of the Church of England.
What era was 1604 part of?
1604 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1604?
The events from 1604 span Europe.