1626
Peter Minuit Purchases Manhattan
The newly arrived director of New Netherland, a Walloon named Peter Minuit, concluded a transaction with Lenape leaders for the island of Manhattan.
Francis Bacon Dies of a Frozen Chicken
The English philosopher of inductive science, riding through the snow near Highgate, stopped to stuff a chicken with snow in an experiment on refrigeration.
Peter Minuit Arrives in New Netherland
A Walloon from Wesel named Peter Minuit took over as director of the struggling New Netherland colony and reorganized its fur trade on a stricter footing.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1626?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1626. The most significant is Peter Minuit Purchases Manhattan: The newly arrived director of New Netherland, a Walloon named Peter Minuit, concluded a transaction with Lenape leaders for the island of Manhattan.
What era was 1626 part of?
1626 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1626?
The events from 1626 span North America and Europe.