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1593

1593 in world history: 9 events, 5 births, 4 deaths and 2 states founded. 984 recorded states existed that year.

Events

30 May
Christopher Marlowe is killed in Deptford
The playwright of Doctor Faustus was stabbed by Ingram Frizer during a dispute over a bill. His links to government espionage have fuelled theories about his death ever since.
25 July
Henry IV of France converts to Catholicism
The Protestant Henry IV abjured his faith at the basilica of Saint-Denis to win acceptance from Catholic France. The words 'Paris is well worth a Mass' are attributed to him, and he entered Paris the next year.
Catholicism Paris
27 August
Pierre Barrière's attempt to assassinate Henry IV fails
Pierre Barrière's attempt to assassinate King Henry IV of France failed when a Dominican priest to whom he had confessed denounced him. Barrière was executed on 31 August.
Henry IV of France
Battle
Battle of Nong Sarai
The Battle of Nong Sarai was fought in early 1593 near Suphan Buri, where King Naresuan of Ayutthaya defeated a Burmese invasion army.

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Grand Duchy of TuscanyThe Livornine laws open Livorno to Jews and foreign merchants
Ayutthaya KingdomNaresuan defeats the Burmese at the Battle of Nong Sarai
MombasaThe Portuguese begin Fort Jesus and install the ruler of Malindi as sultan

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