Historical Events In 1564
Friday, 02 January 2026
Jan 26 In the year 1564 the Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. 


Feb 06 In the year 1564 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 Michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88 in the year 1564. 


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 In the year 1564 philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte 


Feb 26 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized 


Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) on this day in history. 


Mar 13 Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels on this day in history. 


Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes in the year 1564. 


Apr 23 On this day in history the birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright 


Apr 26 In the year 1564 william Shakespeare baptized 


Apr 26 William Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet) in the year 1564. 


May 27 On this day in history jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54 


May 31 Battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history. 


May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden in the year 1564. 


May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history. 


Jun 02 In the year 1564 gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies 


Jul 25 In the year 1564 ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61 


Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor on this day in history. 


Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente on this day in history. 


Sep 29 In the year 1564 robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester 


Oct 02 Andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49 on this day in history. 


Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned on this day in history. 


Oct 04 On this day in history pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies 


Oct 05 On this day in history pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer 


Oct 18 On this day in history john Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America 


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. 


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