Richard Cavendish

The great political philosopher was born on April 5th, 1588.

The civil war between Roman Catholics and Huguenots reached a brief peace on March 19th, 1563.

The notorious prison was closed for good on 21 March 1963.

Canberra was born on March 12th, 1913.

The ill-fated fortress was opened on February 14th 1938.

The wedding of Elizabeth Stuart and Frederick V took place on February 14th 1613.

The celebrated little person was married on February 10th, 1863.

The French poet was ordered to leave his city on January 3rd, 1463.

The bibliophile and founder of the Bodleian Library died on January 29th, 1613.