Historical Events In 1544
Friday, 20 June 2025
Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) in the year 1544.
Jan 30 In the year 1544 adrian van Goes becomes land advocate of Holland
Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) in the year 1544.
Apr 14 In the year 1544 battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss
Apr 30 On this day in history thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England
May 01 Turkish troops occupy Hungary on this day in history.
May 17 Scot earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII on this day in history.
May 17 Scottish Earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII in the year 1544.
May 23 In the year 1544 german emperor Charles V recognizes king Christian III of Denmark
May 24 On this day in history william Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism)
May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 on this day in history.
Jul 14 On this day in history english troops attack The Canal
Jul 18 In the year 1544 rené van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25
Jul 19 Italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began on this day in history.
Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle on this day in history.
Aug 17 In the year 1544 imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France
Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 in the year 1544.
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 on this day in history.
Nov 19 On this day in history pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 In the year 1544 ascanio Trombeti, composer
Dec 23 In the year 1544 anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)