1600

Note: 1600 was the last year of the 16th century, and not the first year of the 17th century. Therefore, according to Corpora, the SCA's period includes this year but does not include 1601.

Births

• Charles I of England
• Pope Clement IX

Deaths

• Fabrizio Caroso
• Giordano Bruno

Events

• John Dowland's Second Book of Songs published
• The Battle of Sekigahara (Japan's largest land battle)
• Royal charter incorporates the British East India Company
• Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is plays for the first time

See also

• 16th century
• 17th century
• Centuries
• Period
• Wikipedia article on the year 1600