Historical Events In 1551
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Mar 09 On this day in history emperor Karel appoints son Philip as heir to the throne
Apr 06 Joachim Vadianus, Swiss physician/mayor of Sankt Gallen, dies at 66 in the year 1551.
Apr 11 English premier John Dudley appointed duke of Northumberland on this day in history.
Apr 20 John Dudley becomes English Earl Marshal on this day in history.
May 01 Council of Trente resumes on this day in history.
May 02 William Camden, English historian (Brittania, Annales) in the year 1551.
May 12 San Marcos University in Lima Peru, opens on this day in history.
May 17 Martinus A del Rio, Spanish/South Neth lawyer/historian/theologist on this day in history.
May 31 Aristotele "Basiano" da Sangallo, Italian set designer, dies on this day in history.
Jun 08 In the year 1551 pope Julius III excommunicates Duke Ottario Farnese of Parma
Jul 08 Willem of Orange weds countess Anna van Egmond & Buren on this day in history.
Jul 19 Treaty of Karlsburg: arch duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as king of Hungary/Transsylvania on this day in history.
Aug 14 On this day in history turkish fleet under Dragut occupies Tripoli
Sep 13 Pandolfo Zallamella, composer in the year 1551.
Sep 19 On this day in history henry III, duke of Anjou/king of Poland/France (1573/4-89)
Oct 16 On this day in history english Edward Seymour duke of Somerset re-arrested
Dec 19 Dutch west coast hit by hurricane in the year 1551.