Historical Events In 1544
Saturday, 27 April 2024
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 in the year 1544.
Mar 11 In the year 1544 torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)
Apr 14 In the year 1544 battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss
Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England on this day in history.
May 01 Turkish troops occupy Hungary in the year 1544.
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 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 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 Italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began in the year 1544.
Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle in the year 1544.
Aug 17 On this day in history imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France
Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 on this day in history.
Sep 18 Charles V of Germany & Francis I of France sign Peace of Crepy on this day in history.
Sep 30 On this day in history king Henry VIII draws his armies out of France
Nov 10 In the year 1544 antwerps painter John Matsys banished
Nov 19 On this day in history pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer on this day in history.
Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) on this day in history.