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Cannons were known simply as cannons and could be made of different metals including bronze or copper. There were also mortars which were wider and shorter barreled than cannons. Both were often used together as mortars traditionally fired at a higher arc than cannons and were more useful at closer targets.
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Did they use gunpowder cannons in 1519?
it depends on your definition of "cannon" since in a strict sense the answer is no , but that's because the guns they were using was too small to be considered a Cannon in the definition. They used smaller bombards , gunpowder fueled projectile appeared first in China and saw continued use, but they didn't develop truly large cannons until they were introduced Dutch style Cannons in the early 17th Century for a variety of reason.
What was the extent of the Russian Empire's expansion between the 9th century and the end of the 17th century?
By the end of the 17th century, the Russian Empire had extended eastward to the Pacific Ocean. This is quite a large expansion for an empire that had started out centered around the area of Moscow in the 19th century.
Was New York once known as new paris?
Once known as New Amsterdam - a 17th century Dutch settlement
What century is 1676 in?
The 17th century.
From what year to what year is the 17th century?
The 17th century began in 1601 and ended in 1700.
What werwecannons and large guns known for in the 17th century?
Cost, weight,
Is the 17th century also known as the 1800s?
No, the 17th century would be the 1600's. The 1800's would be the 19th century.
Did they use gunpowder cannons in 1519?
it depends on your definition of "cannon" since in a strict sense the answer is no , but that's because the guns they were using was too small to be considered a Cannon in the definition. They used smaller bombards , gunpowder fueled projectile appeared first in China and saw continued use, but they didn't develop truly large cannons until they were introduced Dutch style Cannons in the early 17th Century for a variety of reason.
Which was the last planet to be discovered during the 17th century?
At the end of the 17th century the furthest planet known was Saturn, and it had been known in ancient times. Uranus was discovered in 1783, Neptune in 1846.
What century is 1608 in?
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In early 17th century Europe what was known as 'Arabian wine'?
coffee
What century is 1675?
17th century.
Who was the 17th century french dramatist with an unusually large nose?
Cyrano de Bergerac,
Was 1620 in the 16th or the 17th century?
The 17th Century
What was the time period in 1600?
The time period in 1600 is known as the 17th century.
What 17th century English physician known as the English Hippocrates?
Thomas Sydenham
What century comes first 17th or 18th?
The 17th century comes before the 18th.
