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