Historical Events In 1544
Friday, 17 May 2024
Jan 19 In the year 1544 francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)
Jan 30 On this day in history adrian van Goes becomes land advocate of Holland
Mar 11 In the year 1544 torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)
Apr 14 Battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss on this day in history.
Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England on this day in history.
May 01 Turkish troops occupy Hungary in the year 1544.
May 17 On this day in history scot earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII
May 17 Scottish Earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII in the year 1544.
May 23 On this day in history german emperor Charles V recognizes king Christian III of Denmark
May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) in the year 1544.
May 29 On this day in history jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68
Jul 14 English troops attack The Canal on this day in history.
Jul 18 In the year 1544 rené van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25
Jul 19 On this day in history italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began.
Jul 21 In the year 1544 rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle
Aug 17 On this day in history imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France
Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 on this day in history.
Sep 18 On this day in history charles V of Germany & Francis I of France sign Peace of Crepy
Sep 30 On this day in history king Henry VIII draws his armies out of France
Nov 10 On this day in history antwerps painter John Matsys banished
Nov 19 On this day in history pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer in the year 1544.
Dec 23 On this day in history anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)