Historical Events In 1564
Saturday, 03 January 2026
Jan 26 The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism in the year 1564. 


Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus) 


Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist on this day in history. 


Feb 15 The birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer on this day in history. 


Feb 18 In the year 1564 michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88 


Feb 18 Michelangelo dies in Rome on this day in history. 


Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté in the year 1564. 


Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte on this day in history. 


Feb 26 In the year 1564 christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized 


Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) in the year 1564. 


Mar 13 In the year 1564 cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels 


Apr 11 In the year 1564 england & France sign Peace of Troyes 


Apr 23 The birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright in the year 1564. 


Apr 26 On this day in history william Shakespeare baptized 


Apr 26 In the year 1564 william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet) 


May 27 In the year 1564 jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54 


May 31 Battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history. 


May 31 On this day in history battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden 


May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden in the year 1564. 


Jun 02 On this day in history gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies 


Jul 25 Ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61 in the year 1564. 


Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor in the year 1564. 


Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente on this day in history. 


Sep 29 Robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester in the year 1564. 


Oct 02 Andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49 on this day in history. 


Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned in the year 1564. 


Oct 04 In the year 1564 pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies 


Oct 05 In the year 1564 pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer 


Oct 18 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America in the year 1564. 


Dec 24 Abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver on this day in history. 


Dec 31 In the year 1564 willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion 


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