September 7 in History for Kids

September 7 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1705, 1707, 1620, 1625. 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 September hub for the rest of the month.

In 1705, Matthäus Günther was born. Matthäus became known as german painter.
In 1707, Georges-Louis Leclerc was born. Georges-Louis became known as comte de Buffon, French mathematician, cosmologist, and author.
In 1620, the town of Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is founded by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.
In 1625, the Treaty of Southampton makes an alliance between England and the Dutch Republic against Spain.

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