Death of Ferdinand II
Death of Ferdinand II
Historical events in 1637
55 historical records
February 16371 historical events
June 16378 historical events
Algebra and Geometry
Descartes connects algebra and geometry in ways that strongly influence later mathematical analysis.
The Geometry
The Geometry demonstrates how algebraic equations can be used to solve geometrical problems.
Law of Refraction
Descartes gives a mathematical treatment of refraction in his published work on optics.
The Dioptrics
The Dioptrics presents Descartes's account of light, vision, lenses and refraction.
The Meteorology
The Meteorology applies mechanical explanations to rainbows, clouds, winds and other atmospheric phenomena.
Cogito Ergo Sum
Descartes presents thought itself as evidence of the thinker's existence.
Discourse on the Method
Descartes publishes the Discourse on the Method in French with three accompanying scientific essays.
Methodical Doubt
The Discourse presents disciplined doubt as a means of seeking secure foundations for knowledge.
July 16372 historical events
Surprise Attack on Breda
Henry Casimir led an unsuccessful cavalry attempt to surprise Breda before the formal siege.
Siege of Breda Begins
Frederick Henry opened the Dutch siege intended to recover Breda from Spanish control.
September 16372 historical events
Assault on Breda Hornwork
Monck fought in the attack that captured an important hornwork outside Breda.
Defence of Siege Works
Monck helped repel Spanish attempts to disrupt Dutch mining and approach works.
October 16375 historical events
Capture of Outer Defences
Henry Casimir captured outer works that exposed Breda's inner defences to further attack.
Request for Capitulation
Fourdin requested honourable surrender terms after the Dutch captured key outer positions.
Capitulation of Breda
Frederick Henry accepted Breda's capitulation and allowed the garrison an honourable withdrawal.
Spanish Withdrawal from Breda
Fourdin led the Spanish garrison out with flags and drums under the surrender terms.
Capture of Breda
Serves with Prince Frederick Henry of Orange, in George Moncks company
November 16371 historical events
Election
Elected Member of Tables, a comittee set up to represent religious grievances
Invasion of Korea
Compels a formal renunciation of the Chinese Dynasty in Korea
Rule of Korea
Compels a formal renunciation of the Chinese Dynasty in Korea
Reform of Legal System
Launches an appeal against the "ship money" in the High Court but fails
Conflict with Wentworth
Boyle resisted Wentworth's attacks on his estates, offices, and political influence.
Promotion of Linen Industry
Wentworth encouraged linen production as an export industry that would not compete directly with English woollens.
Restriction of Woollen Industry
Wentworth discouraged Irish woollen exports to protect English commercial interests.
Peerage
Created Earl of Hertford
Reform of Navy
Enhances the Navy, the "Sovereign of the Seas" is constructed
Balliol College Oxford
Evelyn matriculates at Balliol College, Oxford.
Return from Continental Tour
Hobbes returns to England after his extended continental travels with the Cavendish household.
Siege of Breda
Serves in the Dutch army during campaigns that improve his professional military reputation.
Descartes Explains Cogito Through Self Reflection
Descartes argued that the act of doubting cannot eliminate the existence of the thinker performing it. The insight gave his philosophical reconstruction a starting point resistant to skeptical challenge.
Descartes Explains Rainbow Through Refraction
In Meteorology Descartes used optical reasoning to account for the appearance and geometry of the rainbow. The discussion exemplified his preference for mechanical models over traditional qualitative explanations.
Descartes Formulates Four Methodological Rules
In the Discourse Descartes recommended clear evidence, division of difficulties, ordered reasoning and comprehensive review. The rules provided a public summary of his proposed discipline of inquiry.
Descartes Interprets Sight Through Physical Optics
In Dioptrics Descartes connected the transmission of light with the workings of the eye. His treatment linked mathematical optics to an account of how bodies produce visual experience.
Descartes Presents Algebraic Representation Of Curves
In Geometry Descartes connected curves and equations within a general mathematical method. The work helped establish techniques that became fundamental to analytic geometry.
Cartesian Coordinate Geometry
Establishes analytic geometry through coordinates and symbolic algebra.
La Geometrie
Publishes a method connecting algebraic equations with geometric curves.
Fermats Last Theorem
Writes the famous claim concerning powers greater than two.
Marginal Number Theory Conjecture
Creates a number-theory problem that remains unresolved for centuries.
Invasion of Catalonia
French troops invade Catalonia
Rule of Valtelline
The French surrender their hold on Valtelline to the Spanish
Siege Command at Breda
William of Nassau-Siegen held senior command during the Dutch siege operations.
Service at Siege of Breda
Rupert gained military experience while serving in Frederick Henry's army at Breda.
Marriage
Marries Rabia Daurrani
Discovery of Lunar Libration
Discovers Lunar libration
Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1613-1637 municipal term.
Dutch Siege Army
Brederode commanded troops in Frederick Henry's army around Breda.
Circumvallation of Breda
Frederick Henry enclosed Breda with siege lines and fortified camps.
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth Seton
Reballion of Jenny Geddes
Leads riots against the imposition of the Anglican Book of Common Prayer on the Scots
Command of Breda Garrison
Fourdin directed the Spanish garrison throughout the Dutch siege.
Defence of Spanish Breda
Ferdinand directed the wider Spanish response to Frederick Henry's siege.
Relief Attempt at Breda
Ferdinand attempted to divert or relieve the Dutch pressure on Breda.
Invasion of Catalonia
The French invade Catalonia
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Finland, 1st term