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There is some uncertainty for the dates between 1 January and 25 March in the years from 1582 till the year the Gregorian Calendar was adopted. To avoid any confusion, write the date with both years' numbers. For example - 14 February 1699/1700. At the time it would be considered 1699 according to the Julian Calendar, then in effect. But now it would be considered 1700 according to the Gregorian Calendar. Using the double-year dating and understanding its purpose can be helpful in recording historical events. | There is some uncertainty for the dates between 1 January and 25 March in the years from 1582 till the year the Gregorian Calendar was adopted. To avoid any confusion, write the date with both years' numbers. For example - 14 February 1699/1700. At the time it would be considered 1699 according to the Julian Calendar, then in effect. But now it would be considered 1700 according to the Gregorian Calendar. Using the double-year dating and understanding its purpose can be helpful in recording historical events. | ||
'''Julian to Gregorian calendar changes by country or region''' | '''Julian to Gregorian calendar changes by country or region''' | ||
Ancestor Search has published a helpful [http://www.searchforancestors.com/utility/gregorian.html chart] showing when countries and regions changed from Julian to Gregorian. | Ancestor Search has published a helpful [http://www.searchforancestors.com/utility/gregorian.html chart] showing when countries and regions changed from Julian to Gregorian. | ||
Fourmilab.ch has created a [http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ converter] that | Fourmilab.ch has created a [http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ converter] that converts dates from a variety of calendars, including Julian and Gregorian. | ||
Another tool that can help with Julian and Gregorian dates, especially for Germany, is GenTools6, available as a free download from [http://www.gentools6.de www.gentools6.de]. | Another tool that can help with Julian and Gregorian dates, especially for Germany, is GenTools6, available as a free download from [http://www.gentools6.de www.gentools6.de]. | ||
The following is partial list of countries and regions and when they adopted the Gregorian calenadar. The chart from Ancestor Search, mentioned above, has a more complete and detailed list. | The following is partial list of countries and regions and when they adopted the Gregorian calenadar. The chart from Ancestor Search, mentioned above, has a more complete and detailed list. | ||
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