Historical Events In 1558

Mar 05 Smoking tobacco introduced in Europe by Francisco Fernandes

Aug 25 King Francis II of France marries Mary, Queen of Scots.

Apr 26 Jean Fran‡ois Fernel French physician, dies

Apr 04 Czar Ivan IV gives parts of North-Russia to fur traders

Jan 11 Westmunster Church in Middelburg destroyed by heavy storm

Jan 08 French troops under duke de Guise occupy Calais

Jan 07 Calais, last English possession in France, retaken by French under Francois, Duke of Guise

Jan 07 Calais, last English possession in France, retaken by French under Francois, Duke of Guise