Birth of Charles Emmanuel
Charles Emmanuel future Duke of Savoy is born
Historical events in 1562
149 historical records
January 156210 historical events
Birth of Charles Emmanuel
Birth of Charles Emmanuel son of Emmanuel Philibert and Margaret of France
Edict of Saint Germain
Catherine issues limited toleration for Protestant worship outside towns
Edict of Saint Germain
The royal government grants limited toleration to Huguenots
Huguenot Negotiations
Beza supports Protestant efforts to secure legal toleration
Edict of Saint-Germain
The Edict of Saint-Germain provides limited tolerance of Protestantism in her Roman Catholic realms, especially in relation to the French Huguenots. The Edict of Saint-Germain is an edict of toleration promulgated by the Regent, Catherine de Medici
Huguenots
The Edict of Saint-Germain provides limited tolerance of Protestantism in her Roman Catholic realms, especially in relation to the French Huguenots. The Edict of Saint-Germain is an edict of toleration promulgated by the Regent, Catherine de Medici
Council of Trent Continues
Pius IV oversees the final period of the Council of Trent
Marriage
Lady Janet Hepburn, Bothwells sister, marries Queen Marys half-brother Lord John
Marriage
Lady Janet Hepburn, Bothwells sister, marries Queen Marys half-brother Lord John
February 15624 historical events
Florida Expedition
Ribault sails with French Huguenot colonists toward Florida
Alliance with Akbar
Bharmal accepts an alliance with Akbar and arranges the marriage of his daughter to the Mughal emperor.
Marriage to Harka Bai
Akbar marries Harka Bai of Amber as part of a Rajput alliance
Rajput Alliance
Akbar forms an alliance with Raja Bharmal of Amber
March 15629 historical events
Massacre of Wassy
Guise's followers attack a Protestant congregation and ignite the first war of religion
Edict of Saint-Germain
Within a matter of weeks ofter the edict of Saint-Germain, the Vassy massacre opens the first religious war, which in fact was a victory for the more intolerant Guise policy and a defeat for the conciliations of Catherine
Edict of Saint-Germain
Guise family retainers attack a Calvinist service in Wassy-sur-Blaise in Champagne and massacre worshippers, as hostilities break out, the Edict is revoked, under pressure from the Guise faction
Massacre
Within a matter of weeks ofter the edict of Saint-Germain, the Vassy massacre opens the first religious war, which in fact was a victory for the more intolerant Guise policy and a defeat for the conciliations of Catherine
Massacre of Wassy
The massacre undermines Catherine's policy of religious compromise
Massacre of Wassy
Guise's retainers attack a Huguenot congregation and trigger open war
Edict of Saint-Germain
Guise family retainers attack a Calvinist service in Wassy-sur-Blaise in Champagne and massacre worshippers
Edict of Saint-Germain
The Edict of Saint-Germain is revoked by the Guise familly
Occupation of Paris
Guise and Catholic allies secure Paris against Protestant forces
April 15628 historical events
Capture of Orleans
Conde makes Orleans the main Huguenot stronghold
Massacre
As Guise passes through Wassy-sur-Blaise on his way to Paris a massacre of Protestants takes place kindling open military conflict in the French Wars of Religion
Huguenot Command
Coligny joins the Huguenot military leadership during the first war
Catholic Command
Montmorency joins Guise in command of Catholic forces
Catholic Command
Saint Andre serves as a senior Catholic commander
Huguenot Rising
Conde takes leadership of the Huguenot military cause
Catholic Army Mobilized
Guise helps organize Catholic forces against the Huguenots
Catholic Alignment
Antoine of Navarre sides with the Catholic royal army
May 15623 historical events
First Landing in Florida
Ribault lands on the Atlantic coast during the French Florida expedition
Grey Marriage Declared Invalid
An ecclesiastical commission declares Catherine Grey's marriage invalid because proof of the ceremony is judged insufficient, making her son's legitimacy disputed.
Port Royal Explored
Ribault explores the harbour later used for Charlesfort
August 15628 historical events
Earl of Oxford Succeeds
Edward de Vere succeeds his father as Earl of Oxford
Death of John de Vere
John de Vere dies and the Oxford earldom passes to Edward de Vere
Siege of Bourges
Guise helps bring Bourges back under Catholic royal control
Peace with Ottomans
Ferdinand agrees peace terms with Suleyman's empire
Northern Progress
Mary travels north to confront the power of the Earl of Huntly
Huntly Defies Mary
Huntly resists Mary's authority in northern Scotland
Peace
Suleyman I the Magnificent & Ferdinand make peace
Peace
Suleyman I the Magnificent & Ferdinand make peace
September 156216 historical events
Treaty of Hampton Court
Elizabeth agrees to occupy Le Havre in return for supporting the Huguenots
Huguenots
Signs a Treaty with the Huguenot Louis de Bourbon. A Treaty allows English occupation in return for support of the Huguenots
Treaty of Le Havre
Signs a Treaty with the Huguenot Louis de Bourbon. A Treaty allows English occupation in return for support of the Huguenots
Huguenots
Signs a Treaty allowing English occupation of le Havre for supporting the Huguenots
Rule of Le Havre
Signs a Treaty allowing English occupation of le Havre for supporting the Huguenots
Treaty of Hampton Court
Elizabeth agrees to support French Huguenots and accepts control of Le Havre, creating a new English military foothold on the French coast.
Treaty of Hampton Court
Conde accepts English support and offers Le Havre as security
Le Havre Security Clause
Supports treaty arrangements placing Le Havre in English hands as security while Elizabeth aids the Huguenot cause in France.
Calais Recovery Objective
Uses intervention in France partly to seek compensation for the earlier loss of Calais while publicly supporting the Huguenot alliance.
Hampton Court Huguenot Alliance
Concludes an agreement with the French Huguenot leadership that commits England to military and financial support during the French Wars of Religion.
Huguenot Troop Commitment
Promises several thousand English troops to assist the Protestant forces and secure the Channel ports covered by the agreement.
Huguenot Negotiations
Elizabeth negotiates with French Huguenots during the first war of religion
Siege of Bourges
The siege of Bourges is the opening episode, the French Wars of Religion
Defense of Orleans
Coligny supports the Huguenot defence of Orleans
King of Bohemia
Maximilian is recognized as King of Bohemia before becoming emperor
Huntly Rebellion
Mary moves against Huntly's northern power base
October 156219 historical events
Smallpox Illness
Elizabeth falls dangerously ill with smallpox and the succession becomes urgent
Rouen Retaken
Royal forces recover Rouen during the first war of religion
Death of Huntly
Huntly dies after defeat and capture at Corrichie
Battle of Corrichie
Huntly is defeated by forces loyal to Mary
Battle of Corrichie
Defeats George Gordon Earl of Huntly at Corrichie near Aberdeen
Battle of Corrichie
Moray commands Mary's forces at Corrichie
Succession Emergency
Dudley is considered for emergency authority during Elizabeth's illness
Recovery from Smallpox
Elizabeth survives smallpox but the crisis exposes the unsettled succession
Succession Candidate
Katherine Grey is discussed by some councillors during Elizabeth's illness
Council Considers Heirs during Smallpox Crisis
Elizabeth's near-fatal smallpox prompts councillors to consider possible successors, exposing the danger created by the absence of a formally named heir.
English Occupation of Le Havre
Ambrose Dudley commands English forces holding Le Havre
Le Havre Expedition
Poynings serves in the English force sent to support the Huguenots
Occupation of Le Havre
Dudley leads English troops into Le Havre and takes command of the occupied port, which Elizabeth hopes to exchange for the restoration of Calais.
Capture of Rouen
Rouen is retaken from the Protestants by Guise after a months siege
Siege of Rouen
Rouen is retaken from the Protestants by Guise after a months siege
Siege of Rouen
Guise helps retake Rouen from Protestant control
Siege of Rouen
Guise helps recover Rouen from Protestant control
Siege of Rouen
Antoine is mortally wounded during operations at Rouen
Royal Army Assembled
Moray leads forces loyal to Mary against Huntly
November 15624 historical events
Execution of John Gordon
John Gordon is executed after the Huntly rebellion
Death of Antoine of Navarre
Antoine dies from wounds received during the siege of Rouen
March on Paris
Conde threatens Paris with Huguenot forces before Dreux
Northern Authority Secured
Moray strengthens royal authority in the north after Corrichie
December 15629 historical events
Retreat after Dreux
Coligny withdraws with surviving Huguenot forces after Dreux
Capture at Dreux
Montmorency is captured by Huguenot forces during the battle
Death at Dreux
Saint Andre is killed after the Battle of Dreux
Battle of Dreux
Conde is captured during the first major battle of the war
Battle of Dreux
Guise emerges as the leading Catholic commander after Dreux
Battle of Dreux
Guise plays a leading Catholic role at the Battle of Dreux
Huguenot Maneuver
Coligny maneuvers Huguenot cavalry before the Battle of Dreux
Arrest of Louis I de Bourbon
Captured in battle at the western edge of the Ile de France
Siege of Paris
Marches on Paris
Late Jiajing Reign
Jiajing continues ruling through ministers during the later Ming period
Apology of the Church of England
Publication of "Apology of the Church of England"
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Privy Council Service
Norfolk enters high political service under Elizabeth I
Keeper of Queen's House
Howard is appointed Keeper of the Queen's House
Keeper of Queens House
Appointed Keeper of the Queen's house
Lord Protector
Appointed Protector of the Realm if Elizabet I is too ill to rule
Convocation Revises Edwardian Articles
Convocation revises the Edwardian Forty-Two Articles to produce a shorter doctrinal statement for the Elizabethan Church.
Succession
Suffers smallpox, brings up succession to Mary Stuart, many favour Lady Catherine Grey
Peerage
Created Earl of Oxford, 17th
Bacon Raised In Tudor Political Household
Francis Bacon grew up in a family connected to the highest levels of Elizabethan government. The environment informed his later attempts to combine statecraft and the advancement of learning.
Apology of the Church of England
Jewel argues that the English church restores early Christian doctrine
Claims the Church of England was founded to
Claims the Church of England was founded to return to early Christian practices
Religious Tolerance
Says there must be no retrospective prosecutions
Mission to England
Allen returns briefly to England to encourage Catholics
Exile of William Allen
Returns to England in an attempt to bring lapsed Catholics back into the faith
Reval Governorship
Horn manages Swedish authority in Reval during the Livonian crisis
Edict of Saint-Germain
Supports religious toleration in the shape of the Edict of Saint-Germain, which allows the Huguenots to worship publicly outside of towns and privately inside of them
Huguenots
Supports religious toleration in the shape of the Edict of Saint-Germain, which allows the Huguenots to worship publicly outside of towns and privately inside of them
Huguenots
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Massacre
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Edict of Saint-Germain
Supports religious toleration in the shape of the Edict of Saint-Germain, which allows the Huguenots to worship publicly outside of towns and privately inside of them
Huguenots
Supports religious toleration in the shape of the Edict of Saint-Germain, which allows the Huguenots to worship publicly outside of towns and privately inside of them
Battle of Dreux
At the Battle of Dreux and at Orleans, occur the first major engagements; at Dreux, Conde is captured by the Guises and Montmorency, the governor general, by the Bourbons
Battle of Orleans
At the Battle of Dreux and at Orleans, occur the first major engagements; at Dreux, Conde is captured by the Guises and Montmorency, the governor general, by the Bourbons
Capture of Le Havre
Surrenders Le Harvre to England to gain military support against the Duke of Guise
Capture of Orleans
After the Guise massacres Hugenots at Vassy & captures Paris, Louis captures Orleans
Capture of Paris
After Guise massacres Hugenots at Vassy & captures Paris, Louis captures Orleans
Huguenots
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Massacre
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Persecution
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Siege of Loire
The Bourbons, led by Louis I de Bourbon, Prince de Cond‚, organise a protectorate over the Protestant churches and begin to seize and garrison strategic towns along the Loire
Huguenots
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Massacre
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Persecution
The duc de Guise orders the massacre of Huguenots at Vassy & provokes the Wars of Religion
Succession
Succeeds as King of Bohemia, 1562-1576
Court Influence Declines
Maham Anga's political influence ends as Akbar increasingly exercises authority in his own right.
Ban on Enslaving War Captives
Akbar prohibits the enslavement of prisoners captured during warfare.
Council of Trent
Participates in the Council of Trent
Council of Trent
Facchinetti participates in the Council of Trent before later becoming Pope Innocent IX
Tridentine Reform
Borromeo supports reform efforts linked to the Council of Trent
Name Changed to Ieyasu
Motoyasu begins using the name Ieyasu during his consolidation in Mikawa
Mikawa Consolidation
Ieyasu strengthens control after breaking from Imagawa influence
Kiyosu Alliance
Motoyasu aligns with Oda Nobunaga after the fall of Imagawa power
Kiyosu Alliance
Nobunaga secures an alliance with Matsudaira Motoyasu
Courland Government Begins
Kettler begins governing Courland after secularizing the Livonian Order
Livonian Settlement
Sigismund consolidates Polish Lithuanian claims in Livonia
Livonian Raids
Russian pressure continues in Livonia after the collapse of the order
Arrest of Bothwell
Bothwell is arrested during Mary's early personal rule
Arrest of James Hepburn
Bothwell is arrested during Mary's early personal rule
Arrest of James Hepburn
Arrested for trying to capture the Queen, escapes
Papal Nuncio is asked to leave Scotland
The Papal Nuncio is asked to leave Scotland
Papal Nuncio
The Papal Nuncio is asked to leave Scotland
Papal Nuncio Dismissed
Mary's government asks the papal envoy to leave Scotland
Marriage
Marries Anne, daughter of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal
Birth of Charles Emmanuel
Birth of Charles Emmanuel
Estonian Administration
Erik XIV consolidates Swedish authority in northern Estonia
Rule of Samos
Ali Pasa Ochiali is given Samos & begins to repopulate the island
Rule of Samos
Uluc Ali receives Samos and begins repopulating the island