Historical Events In 1551
Wednesday, 16 July 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 In the year 1551 english premier John Dudley appointed duke of Northumberland
Apr 20 John Dudley becomes English Earl Marshal in the year 1551.
May 01 On this day in history council of Trente resumes
May 02 William Camden, English historian (Brittania, Annales) in the year 1551.
May 12 San Marcos University in Lima Peru, opens in the year 1551.
May 17 On this day in history martinus A del Rio, Spanish/South Neth lawyer/historian/theologist
May 31 Aristotele "Basiano" da Sangallo, Italian set designer, dies on this day in history.
Jun 08 Pope Julius III excommunicates Duke Ottario Farnese of Parma on this day in history.
Jul 08 In the year 1551 willem of Orange weds countess Anna van Egmond & Buren
Jul 19 Treaty of Karlsburg: arch duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as king of Hungary/Transsylvania in the year 1551.
Aug 14 On this day in history turkish fleet under Dragut occupies Tripoli
Sep 13 Pandolfo Zallamella, composer on this day in history.
Sep 19 Henry III, duke of Anjou/king of Poland/France (1573/4-89) in the year 1551.
Oct 16 English Edward Seymour duke of Somerset re-arrested on this day in history.
Dec 19 Dutch west coast hit by hurricane on this day in history.