Deaths on April 10

William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)

Died on April 10, 1644

Reverend William Brewster, Pilgrim leader (b. 1567)

William Brewster (1566–67 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. In Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, being a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist), Brewster became senior elder and the leader of the community.

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Events on 1644

18 Mar

Colony of Virginia
The Third Anglo-Powhatan War begins in the Colony of Virginia.
25 May

Wu Sangui
Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.
27 May

Battle of Shanhai Pass
Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allowing the Manchus to enter and conquer the capital city of Beijing.
6 Jun

Shunzhi Emperor
The Qing dynasty Manchu forces led by the Shunzhi Emperor capture Beijing during the collapse of the Ming dynasty.
2 Jul

Battle of Marston Moor
English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor.

Deaths on April 10

William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)

Died on April 10, 1644

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Events on 1644

Colony of Virginia

Wu Sangui

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Shunzhi Emperor

Battle of Marston Moor