Historical Events In 1563
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Jan 30 In the year 1563 franciscus Gomarus, [Francois Gomaer], Dutch theologist/opera singer
Feb 01 Menas, Emperor of Ethiopia (died of fever) on this day in history.
Feb 02 On this day in history hans Neusiedler, Hungarian/German luitist/author, dies at approx 54
Feb 15 Russian troops occupy Polotsk Lithuania in the year 1563.
Feb 18 On this day in history huguenot Jean Poltrot de Méré shoots General François De Guise
Feb 18 Huguenot Jean Poltrot de Mere shoots gen Francois De Guise in the year 1563.
Feb 24 Francois Guise, French general/duke, assassinated at 44 on this day in history.
Feb 27 On this day in history william Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral
Mar 01 London plague in London killing 20,100+ in London people in the year 1563.
Mar 11 League of High Nobles routes 2nd protest against King Philip II in the year 1563.
Mar 12 John Bull, composer of British natl anthem (God Save The King), dies in the year 1563.
Mar 19 Peace of Amboise: Rights for Huguenots in the year 1563.
Mar 19 In the year 1563 peace of Amboise; Rights for Huguenots
Apr 30 In the year 1563 jews are expelled from France by order of Charles VI
Jun 01 On this day in history robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, English prime minister (1598-1612)
Jul 27 In the year 1563 french army recaptures Le Havre
Jul 29 League of High Nobles routes King Philip II in the year 1563.
Aug 17 On this day in history king Charles IX of France (13) declared an adult
Aug 30 On this day in history jewish community of Neutitschlin Moravia expelled
Sep 08 Maximilian chosen king of Hungary on this day in history.
Sep 17 Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland, English soldier on this day in history.
Oct 13 In the year 1563 francesco Caracciolo, Italian religious founder/saint (Caracciolini)
Oct 17 Jodocus Hondius, Flemish mathematician/cartographer in the year 1563.
Nov 05 On this day in history anna van Nassau, daughter of prince Willem I/Anna of Saksen
Nov 27 Robbert Robbertsz, (le Canu), nautical expert in the year 1563.
Dec 04 On this day in history council of Trent holds last session, after 18 years
Dec 29 Francesco Maria Guaitoli, composer in the year 1563.