Historical Events In 1523
Saturday, 20 December 2025
Jan 20 Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway on this day in history. 


Jan 29 In the year 1523 sermon of Constanz: Zwingli defends 67 Schlussreden 


Feb 20 On this day in history jan Blahoslav, Czech humanist/bishop (Bohemian brothers) 


May 01 Danish king Christian III arrives in Veere on this day in history. 


May 07 Franz von Sickingen, Germ knight/protect of poor, dies of wounds at 42 on this day in history. 


Jun 06 Gustavus I becomes king of Sweden (Swedish National Day) on this day in history. 


Jun 12 Frisian rebel leader Jancko Douwama arrested in the year 1523. 


Jul 01 On this day in history hendrik Voes, Flemish priest/church reformer, burned at stake 


Aug 13 In the year 1523 gerard David, Flemish painter 


Aug 29 In the year 1523 ulrich von Hutten, German poet/humanist/patriot, dies at 35 


Sep 11 Pierre de Ronsard, poet on this day in history. 


Sep 14 Adrian VI, [Adriaan F Bieyens], only Dutch Pope (1522-23), dies at 64 in the year 1523. 


Sep 19 Emperor Charles I & England sign anti-French covenant on this day in history. 


Oct 27 In the year 1523 english troops occupy Montalidier France 


Nov 11 Joachim Hopperus, [Hoppers], Frisian lawyer/politician on this day in history. 


Nov 19 On this day in history giulio de' Medici chosen as Pope Clemens VII 


Nov 30 In the year 1523 amsterdam bans assembly of heretics 


Dec 22 On this day in history charles "Cardinal" of Bourbon, archbishop Rouen 


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