1624, with the minorities of each of the three recognized faiths granted toleration of worship, and there is general recognition of exclusive sovereignty, including that of the Dutch Republic and Switzerland. France and Sweden gain territory, and the latter is granted an indemnity. However, France remains at war with Spain until 1659. October 31 – A treaty is signed between the Arabs and the Portuguese. The terms include a provision that the Portuguese should build fortresses at Kuriyat, Dibba Al-Hisn (Sharjah) and Muttrah (Oman). November 11 – France and the Netherlands agree to divide the Caribbean island of Saint Martin between them. December 11 – "Pride's Purge" in England: Elements of the New Model Army, under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell invade London and expel a majority of the Long Parliament, resulting in the creation of the Rump Parliament. Date unknown In India, building of the Red Fort in Shahjahanabad is completed. The epic poem Padmavati is written by Alaol. Sabbatai Zevi declares himself the Messiah at Smyrna. George Fox founds the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in England. The Dutch artist Rembrandt produces the works Rembrandt drawing at a window and Beggars at the Door. Giacomo Carissimi composes Historia di Jephte, one of the first significant Latin oratorios. Births January–March January 1 – Matthijs Wulfraet, Dutch painter (d. 1727) January 14 – Clara Elisabeth von Platen, German noblewoman (d. 1700) February 1 – Elkanah Settle, English poet and playwright (d. 1724) February 23 – Arabella Churchill, English mistress of James II of England (d. 1730) February 26 – George Albert II, Count of Erbach-Fürstenau, held the fiefs of Fürstenau (d. 1717) March 2 – John Hales, English politician (d. 1723) March 5 – David Caspari, German Lutheran theologian (d. 1702) March 7 – Charles-Amador Martin, Canadian Catholic priest (d. 1711) March 12 – Charles de Sévigné, French baron (d. 1713) March 13 – Anne Henriette of Bavaria, Duchess of Guise (d. 1723) March 31 – Sebastiaen van Aken, Flemish painter (d. 1722) April–June April 4 – Grinling Gibbons, Dutch-British sculptor and wood carver known for his work in England (d. 1721) April 5 – Nicolas Pasquin, early pioneer in New France (now Quebec) (d. 1708) April 7 – John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby, English statesman and poet (d. 1721) April 8 – Charles, Count of Marsan, French noble (d. 1708) April 9 – Henri de Massue,