Historical Events In 1564
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Jan 26 On this day in history the Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus)
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist on this day in history.
Feb 15 In the year 1564 the birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer
Feb 18 In the year 1564 michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88
Feb 18 On this day in history michelangelo dies in Rome.
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté in the year 1564.
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte in the year 1564.
Feb 26 Christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized in the year 1564.
Mar 09 In the year 1564 david Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star)
Mar 13 On this day in history cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes on this day in history.
Apr 23 In the year 1564 the birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized on this day in history.
Apr 26 On this day in history william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet)
May 27 On this day in history jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54
May 31 On this day in history battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 In the year 1564 battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
May 31 On this day in history battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden
Jun 02 Gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies on this day in history.
Jul 25 On this day in history ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61
Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor in the year 1564.
Aug 18 In the year 1564 spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente
Sep 29 On this day in history robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 In the year 1564 andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 In the year 1564 christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned
Oct 04 In the year 1564 pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 In the year 1564 pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer
Oct 18 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America on this day in history.
Dec 24 In the year 1564 abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver
Dec 31 Willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion on this day in history.