1625
Charles I Takes the English Throne
The short, stammering second son of James I inherited England, Scotland, and Ireland after his elder brother's early death.
Bornu Reaches Its Peak
Under Mai Ali ibn Umar, the Bornu Empire around Lake Chad reached its greatest extent, controlling Saharan caravan routes from Tripoli to the Hausa cities.
Grotius Publishes On the Law of War and Peace
The Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius, writing from exile in Paris, published De Jure Belli ac Pacis, arguing that nations were bound by natural law and mutual…
Hals Paints the Laughing Cavalier
The Haarlem portraitist Frans Hals, working with rapid slashing brushstrokes that looked like mistakes until you stepped back, produced his most famous…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1625?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1625. The most significant is Charles I Takes the English Throne: The short, stammering second son of James I inherited England, Scotland, and Ireland after his elder brother's early death.
What era was 1625 part of?
1625 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1625?
The events from 1625 span Europe and Africa.