Historical Events In 1546
Monday, 20 January 2025
Jan 23 Having published nothing for eleven years, Francois Rabelais publishes the Tiers Livre, his sequel to Gargantua and Pantagruel in the year 1546.
Jan 27 Joachim III Frederick, elector (Brandenburg) on this day in history.
Feb 14 Johann Pistorius, German theologist/historian in the year 1546.
Feb 18 Martin Luther, biblical scholar/religious reformer, dies at 62 on this day in history.
Feb 18 Martin Luther, who started the Lutheran religion, dies in Germany in the year 1546.
Mar 01 George Wishart, Scottish religious reformer (martyred) (b 1513) in the year 1546.
Mar 10 Thomas Elyot, English diplomat (Boke named the Governor), dies at 46 in the year 1546.
Mar 26 In the year 1546 thomas Elyot, British diplomat, dies
Mar 29 In the year 1546 cardinal Beaton, English archbishop of St Andrews, murdered
Apr 21 On this day in history arcangelo Crivelli, composer
May 29 Cardinal Beaton, English archbishop of St Andrews, murdered on this day in history.
Jun 07 England signs Peace of Andres with Scotland/Ireland on this day in history.
Jun 24 Robert Parsons, English jesuit (A Letter Disclosure) in the year 1546.
Jul 04 In the year 1546 murad III, sultan of Turkey (1574-95)
Jul 05 Johann Steuerlein, composer on this day in history.
Aug 12 On this day in history francisco de Vitoria, Spanish theology/lawyer, dies
Nov 01 Giulio Romano, Italian painter/architect (Ondergang der Titanen), dies in the year 1546.
Dec 14 Tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose) on this day in history.