Historical Events In 1544
Monday, 27 January 2020
Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) on this day in history.
Jan 30 In the year 1544 adrian van Goes becomes land advocate of Holland
Mar 11 On this day in history torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)
Apr 14 Battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss in the year 1544.
Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England in the year 1544.
May 01 In the year 1544 turkish troops occupy Hungary
May 17 On this day in history scot earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII
May 17 Scottish Earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII in the year 1544.
May 23 German emperor Charles V recognizes king Christian III of Denmark on this day in history.
May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) on this day in history.
May 29 In the year 1544 jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68
Jul 14 In the year 1544 english troops attack The Canal
Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 in the year 1544.
Jul 19 On this day in history italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began.
Jul 21 In the year 1544 rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle
Aug 17 Imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France on this day in history.
Aug 28 On this day in history alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53
Sep 18 Charles V of Germany & Francis I of France sign Peace of Crepy on this day in history.
Sep 30 King Henry VIII draws his armies out of France on this day in history.
Nov 10 Antwerps painter John Matsys banished in the year 1544.
Nov 19 In the year 1544 pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer in the year 1544.
Dec 23 In the year 1544 anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)