December 4

December 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1555, 1595, 1259. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the December hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1555, Heinrich Meibom was born. Heinrich became known as german poet and historian.
• In 1595, Jean Chapelain was born. Jean became known as french poet and critic.
• In 1259, kings Louis IX of France and Henry III of England agree to the Treaty of Paris, in which Henry renounces his claims to French-controlled territory on…

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.