Historical Events In 1546
Monday, 16 June 2025
Jan 23 In the year 1546 having published nothing for eleven years, Francois Rabelais publishes the Tiers Livre, his sequel to Gargantua and Pantagruel.
Jan 27 Joachim III Frederick, elector (Brandenburg) in the year 1546.
Feb 14 Johann Pistorius, German theologist/historian on this day in history.
Feb 18 Martin Luther, biblical scholar/religious reformer, dies at 62 in the year 1546.
Feb 18 Martin Luther, who started the Lutheran religion, dies in Germany on this day in history.
Mar 01 On this day in history george Wishart, Scottish religious reformer (martyred) (b 1513)
Mar 10 On this day in history thomas Elyot, English diplomat (Boke named the Governor), dies at 46
Mar 26 Thomas Elyot, British diplomat, dies in the year 1546.
Mar 29 On this day in history cardinal Beaton, English archbishop of St Andrews, murdered
Apr 21 In the year 1546 arcangelo Crivelli, composer
May 29 Cardinal Beaton, English archbishop of St Andrews, murdered on this day in history.
Jun 07 England signs Peace of Andres with Scotland/Ireland in the year 1546.
Jun 24 Robert Parsons, English jesuit (A Letter Disclosure) on this day in history.
Jul 04 Murad III, sultan of Turkey (1574-95) in the year 1546.
Jul 05 In the year 1546 johann Steuerlein, composer
Aug 12 Francisco de Vitoria, Spanish theology/lawyer, dies on this day in history.
Nov 01 Giulio Romano, Italian painter/architect (Ondergang der Titanen), dies in the year 1546.
Dec 14 Tycho Brahe, Knudstrup Denmark, astronomer (Golden nose) on this day in history.