Important Historical Events of the year 1626, Year 1626 in History

List of 1626 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1626

What happened in the year 1626?

Date Event
February 27, 1626 Yuan Chonghuan is appointed Governor of Liaodong, after leading the Chinese into a great victory against the Manchurians under Nurhaci.
May 4, 1626 Dutch explorer Peter Minuit arrives in New Netherland (present day Manhattan Island) aboard the See Meeuw.
May 24, 1626 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan.
November 18, 1626 The new St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is consecrated.