1573
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer, a naval engagement in the Eighty Years' War
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer, a naval engagement in the Eighty Years' War
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2163 events
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
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
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
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
1564
Playwright William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (date of birth is unknown)
Playwright William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (date of birth is unknown)
1560
The Ottoman naval forces inflict a defeat on a Spanish fleet in the battle of Djerba
The Ottoman naval forces inflict a defeat on a Spanish fleet in the battle of Djerba
1555
The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555
The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555
1555
The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555
The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire sign a peace treaty to end the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1532–1555
1544
The Burning of Edinburgh by an English army is the first action of the Rough Wooing
The Burning of Edinburgh by an English army is the first action of the Rough Wooing
1539
The Treaty of Frankfurt between Protestants and the Holy Roman Emperor is signed
The Treaty of Frankfurt between Protestants and the Holy Roman Emperor is signed
1539
The Treaty of Frankfurt between Protestants and the Holy Roman Emperor is signed
The Treaty of Frankfurt between Protestants and the Holy Roman Emperor is signed
1539
In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal of finding gold
In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal of finding gold
1539
Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bis
Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bis
1536
The Siege of Cuzco commences, in which Incan forces attempt to retake the city of Cuzco from the Spanish
The Siege of Cuzco commences, in which Incan forces attempt to retake the city of Cuzco from the Spanish
1535
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Don
French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships, 110 men, and Chief Don