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Baroque
The Baroque was born in Italy and spread throughout Europe. From Spain and Portugal also developed to the American colonies. It was an artistic style quite despised by modern historians for preferring anti-classical. -
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Baroque Music
The Baroque period saw an explosion of new musical styles with the introduction of the concerto, sonata, and opera. The relaxation of the Church's political control in Europe meant that non-religious music could now flourish, particularly instrumental music. -
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The Thirty years War
A political issue was a long-running war that finally came to an end in 1648, in Germany. The war began when the Protestant revolt against the Holy Roman Empire took place. -
Discovery Of New York
In 1626, Peter Minuit, governor of the Dutch West India Company, bought Manhattan Island from the Indians for $24 and created a colony he called New Amsterdam. The colony specialized in the fur trade with the Indians. -
Galileo Galilei Dies
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, engineer, philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, associated with the scientific revolution. He died on January 8, 1642, Arcetri, Italy; with 77 years for Natural Causes. -
Charls I is executed
After the death of his brother, Carlos I was the next heir to the throne. There were constant wars during his reign. However, he was considered a man of good taste; there was also a widespread dispute with foreign countries such as France and Spain. He was executed in 1649. -
Antonio Vivaldi's Born
Antonio Vivaldi borns in March 4, 1678 in Venice, Italy. -
Johann Sebastian Bach dies
In the same sense, the year 1750 is considered the end of the Baroque due to the death of Johann Sebastian Bach.