Alexander Hume, Scottish poet (b. 1560)
Alexander Hume (1558 – 4 December 1609) was a Scottish poet who served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in the early 17th century.
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Expulsion of the Moriscos
Philip III of Spain issues the decree of the "Expulsion of the Moriscos". - 9Jul
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Manhattan Island
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Hudson River
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