What Happened In April 1657 In History

Historical Events for April, 1657

• 20th » Admiral Robert Blake (admiral) called Robert Blake destroys a Spanish silver fleet under heavy fire at the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657) or Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• 20th » Freedom of religion is granted to the Jews of New Amsterdam (later New York City).

Famous Deaths for April 1657

• 2nd » Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (b. 1608)
• 2nd » Jean-Jacques Olier, French priest, founded the Society of Saint-Sulpice (b. 1608)

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