Historical Events In 1523
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Jan 20 Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway in the year 1523.
Jan 29 Sermon of Constanz: Zwingli defends 67 Schlussreden in the year 1523.
Feb 20 Jan Blahoslav, Czech humanist/bishop (Bohemian brothers) on this day in history.
May 01 Danish king Christian III arrives in Veere on this day in history.
May 07 On this day in history franz von Sickingen, Germ knight/protect of poor, dies of wounds at 42
Jun 06 In the year 1523 gustavus I becomes king of Sweden (Swedish National Day)
Jun 12 On this day in history frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested
Jul 01 On this day in history hendrik Voes, Flemish priest/church reformer, burned at stake
Aug 13 Gerard David, Flemish painter on this day in history.
Aug 29 In the year 1523 ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot, dies at 35
Sep 11 Pierre de Ronsard, poet in the year 1523.
Sep 14 Adrian VI, [Adriaan F Bieyens], only Dutch Pope (1522-23), dies at 64 on this day in history.
Sep 19 Emperor Charles I & England sign anti-French covenant on this day in history.
Oct 27 On this day in history english troops occupy Montalidier France
Nov 11 Joachim Hopperus, [Hoppers], Frisian lawyer/politician in the year 1523.
Nov 19 In the year 1523 giulio de' Medici chosen as Pope Clemens VII
Nov 30 In the year 1523 amsterdam bans assembly of heretics
Dec 22 Charles "Cardinal" of Bourbon, archbishop Rouen on this day in history.