Historical Events In 1557
Monday, 12 May 2025
Jan 01 Jacques Cartier, French explorer (Canada), dies at 65 in the year 1557.
Feb 11 John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist on this day in history.
Feb 15 On this day in history alfonso Fontanelli, composer
Feb 24 Matthias, Vienna, Holy Roman emperor (1612-19) on this day in history.
Feb 27 1st Russian Embassy arrives in London on this day in history.
Feb 27 In the year 1557 first Russian Embassy opens in London, Russia & US sign trade agreement
Apr 09 Michael Agricola, Finnish theologist/church reformer/bishop, dies in the year 1557.
Apr 12 In the year 1557 cuenca is founded in Ecuador.
May 05 In the year 1557 emmanuel-Philibert van Lalaing, baron of Montigny/marquis of Renty
May 31 In the year 1557 theodorus I (Fedor Ivanovitsj), czar of Russia (1584-98)
Jun 07 England declares war on France on this day in history.
Jun 15 On this day in history sebastiaan Van Noyen, military master builder, dies
Jul 16 On this day in history anne of Cleeves, queen of England/4th wife of Henry VIII, dies at 41
Aug 03 Dutch States-General meet at Valenciennes in the year 1557.
Aug 10 Battle at St Quentin: Lamoraal of Egmont & Philibert beat France on this day in history.
Sep 01 Jacques Cartier, French explorer, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.
Sep 11 Catholic & Lutheran theology debated in Worm on this day in history.
Sep 16 In the year 1557 jacques Mauduit, composer
Oct 05 On this day in history il Bacchiacca, [Franceso Ubertini], Italian painter, dies at 63
Dec 03 In the year 1557 1st Covenant of Scottish protestants form
Dec 07 In the year 1557 girolamo Trombeti, composer
Dec 13 Niccolo Tartaglia, Italian mathematician, dies on this day in history.