Historical Events In 1564
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Jan 26 In the year 1564 the Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus)
Feb 15 On this day in history galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist
Feb 15 The birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer in the year 1564.
Feb 18 On this day in history 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 in the year 1564.
Feb 26 Christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized in the year 1564.
Mar 09 On this day in history david Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star)
Mar 13 On this day in history cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
Apr 11 In the year 1564 england & France sign Peace of Troyes
Apr 23 On this day in history the birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright
Apr 26 In the year 1564 william Shakespeare baptized
Apr 26 William Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet) on this day in history.
May 27 On this day in history 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 on this day in history.
Jul 25 In the year 1564 maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor
Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente in the year 1564.
Sep 29 In the year 1564 robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 On this day in history andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 On this day in history christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned
Oct 04 Pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies on this day in history.
Oct 05 On this day in history pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer
Oct 18 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America in the year 1564.
Dec 24 On this day in history abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver
Dec 31 Willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion on this day in history.