Events from 1619

Banco del Giro founded - Venice creates one of first public banks, manages state debt, influences modern banking

Death of St. Lawrence of Brindisi in Lisbon - Doctor of the Church, left 15 volumes of sermons

Frederick V elected King of Bohemia - Accepts crown against James I's advice - Seen as fulfillment of Rosicrucian prophecies

Descartes's three dreams - 'Evil Genius' night near Ulm - 'I was filled with enthusiasm and discovered foundations of wonderful science' - Creates mechanical physics from mystical vision