Historical Events In 1544
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Jan 19 In the year 1544 francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)
Jan 30 Adrian van Goes becomes land advocate of Holland on this day in history.
Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) on this day in history.
Apr 14 In the year 1544 battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss
Apr 30 In the year 1544 thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England
May 01 In the year 1544 turkish troops occupy Hungary
May 17 In the year 1544 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) in the year 1544.
May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 in the year 1544.
Jul 14 English troops attack The Canal in the year 1544.
Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 on this day in history.
Jul 19 On this day in history italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began.
Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle on this day in history.
Aug 17 Imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France in the year 1544.
Aug 28 In the year 1544 alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53
Sep 18 Charles V of Germany & Francis I of France sign Peace of Crepy in the year 1544.
Sep 30 King Henry VIII draws his armies out of France in the year 1544.
Nov 10 Antwerps painter John Matsys banished on this day in history.
Nov 19 In the year 1544 pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 In the year 1544 ascanio Trombeti, composer
Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) on this day in history.