Historical Events In 1512

Feb 19 French troops under Gaston de Foix occupy Brescia

Feb 05 French troops under Gaston de Foix rescues Bologna

Feb 16 Battle at Valeggio French troops beat Venetianen

Nov 01 Michelangelo's paintings on ceiling of Sistine Chapel, is exhibited

May 05 The birth of Geradus Mercator, German map maker

May 03 Pope Julius II opens 5th Council of Lateranen (18th ecumenical council) in Rome