Births on September 22

Matthäus Merian

Born on September 22, 1593

Matthäus Merian, Swiss-German engraver and cartographer (d. 1650)

Matthäus Merian der Ältere (or "Matthew", "the Elder", or "Sr."; 22 September 1593 – 19 June 1650) was a Swiss-born engraver who worked in Frankfurt for most of his career, where he also ran a publishing house. He was a member of the patrician Basel Merian family.

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Events on 1593

27 Jan

Giordano Bruno
The Vatican opens the seven-year trial of scholar Giordano Bruno.
12 Feb

Siege of Haengju
Japanese invasion of Korea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon defenders led by general Kwon Yul successfully repel more than 30,000 Japanese forces in the Siege of Haengju.
27 Aug

Henry IV of France
Pierre Barrière fails in his attempt to assassinate King Henry IV of France.

Births on September 22

Matthäus Merian

Born on September 22, 1593

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Henry IV of France