Treaty of Hamburg — The Treaty of Hamburg may refer to any of the following:*Treaty of Hamburg (1638) *Treaty of Hamburg (1762) … Wikipedia
Treaty of Wismar — The Treaty of Wismar was signed on March 20, 1636, by France and Sweden at Wismar in Mecklenburg. The accord was negotiated for Sweden by Count Axel Gustafsson. The signatories agreed to unite forces against the Habsburgs, with France attacking… … Wikipedia
1638 — Year 1638 (MDCXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 10 day slower Julian calendar). Events of 1638 January June * February 21 The… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
Thirty Years' War — For other uses, see Thirty Years War (disambiguation). 30 Years War Les Grandes Misères de … Wikipedia
Roe, Sir Thomas — ▪ English diplomat and author born c. 1581, near Wanstead, Essex, Eng. died November 1644, Bath, Somerset diplomat and author who advanced England s mercantile interest in Asia and was prominent in negotiations during the Thirty Years War. He… … Universalium
Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… … Universalium
Denmark — /den mahrk/, n. a kingdom in N Europe, on the Jutland peninsula and adjacent islands. 5,268,775; 16,576 sq. mi. (42,930 sq. km). Cap.: Copenhagen. * * * Denmark Introduction Denmark Background: Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major… … Universalium
Christina, Queen of Sweden — For other Swedish royalty named Christina, see Christina of Sweden (disambiguation). Christina Christina by Sébastien Bourdon … Wikipedia
Nicolas Steno — Born 11 January 1638 Copenhagen … Wikipedia
