1573
The Spanish siege of Alkmaar ends with the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years' War.
The Spanish siege of Alkmaar ends with the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years' War.
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1572
England and France sign an alliance against Spain in the treaty of Blois
England and France sign an alliance against Spain in the treaty of Blois
1572
England and France sign an alliance against Spain in the treaty of Blois
England and France sign an alliance against Spain in the treaty of Blois
1572
French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day…
French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day…
1572
Eighty Years' War: Three thousand Spanish soldiers wade through fifteen miles of water in one night to effect the…
Eighty Years' War: Three thousand Spanish soldiers wade through fifteen miles of water in one night to effect the…
1571
The Ottoman conquest of Cyprus is concluded, by the surrender of Famagusta.
The Ottoman conquest of Cyprus is concluded, by the surrender of Famagusta.
1571
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, is arrested for his role in the Ridolfi plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of…
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, is arrested for his role in the Ridolfi plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of…
1571
The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.
The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat.
1570
The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the…
The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the…
1570
The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the…
The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the…
1569
Union of Lublin: The Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania confirm a real union; the united country is…
Union of Lublin: The Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania confirm a real union; the united country is…
1568
Angered by the brutal onslaught of Spanish troops at Fort Caroline, a French force burns the San Mateo fort and massacre
Angered by the brutal onslaught of Spanish troops at Fort Caroline, a French force burns the San Mateo fort and massacre
1568
Mary, Queen of Scots, is defeated at the Battle of Langside, part of the civil war between Queen Mary and the supporters
Mary, Queen of Scots, is defeated at the Battle of Langside, part of the civil war between Queen Mary and the supporters
1568
Dutch rebels led by Louis of Nassau defeat Jean de Ligne and his loyalist troops in the Battle of Heiligerlee, opening t
Dutch rebels led by Louis of Nassau defeat Jean de Ligne and his loyalist troops in the Battle of Heiligerlee, opening t
1568
Eighty Years' War: Battle of Jemmingen: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva defeats Louis of Nassau.
Eighty Years' War: Battle of Jemmingen: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva defeats Louis of Nassau.
1568
Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins, at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa…
Spanish naval forces defeat an English fleet, under the command of John Hawkins, at the Battle of San Juan de Ulúa…
1567
Mary, Queen of Scots, and her new husband Bothwell are confronted by disgruntled Scottish nobles in the encounter at Car
Mary, Queen of Scots, and her new husband Bothwell are confronted by disgruntled Scottish nobles in the encounter at Car
1567
During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known…
During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known…
1567
During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known…
During the French War of Religion, Protestant coup officials in Nîmes massacre Catholic priests in an event now known…
1565
The Great Siege of Malta begins, in which Ottoman forces attempt and fail to conquer Malta
The Great Siege of Malta begins, in which Ottoman forces attempt and fail to conquer Malta