Jean Richardot, Belgian diplomat (b. 1540)
Jean Grusset dict Richardot, knight (1540 – 3 September 1609) was a statesman and diplomat from the Franche-Comté, who held high political office during the Dutch Revolt and played an important role in restoring Habsburg rule in the Southern Netherlands.

1609Sep, 3
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Events on 1609
- 9Apr
Expulsion of the Moriscos
Philip III of Spain issues the decree of the "Expulsion of the Moriscos". - 9Jul
Freedom of religion
Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II. - 30Jul
Fort Ticonderoga
Beaver Wars: At Ticonderoga (now Crown Point, New York), Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs on behalf of his native allies. - 11Sep
Manhattan Island
Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there. - 13Sep
Hudson River
Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him - the Hudson River.