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
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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
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…
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.
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.
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
1565
Dragut, commander of the Ottoman navy, dies during the Great Siege of Malta
Dragut, commander of the Ottoman navy, dies during the Great Siege of 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
1560
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.
1560
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.
The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.
1558
Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal…
Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal…
1557
King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually…
King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually…