1564 in History

About 200 of the League of Comprimise demand an end to religious persecution

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor, on the understanding that he remains a Catholic

After Ferdinand died in 1564, his son Maximilian II became Emperor, and like his father, accepted the existence of Protestantism and the need for occasional compromise with it

After Ferdinand died in 1564, his son Maximilian II became Emperor, and like his father, accepted the existence of Protestantism and the need for occasional compromise with it

Darnley is great grandson of Margaret Tudor & grandson of Henry VII

Marries Darnley in her private chapel. A dangerous marriage for Elizabeth I as Darnley is a grandson of Henry VII

Arrives in Edinburgh after overcoming Elizabeth Is objections

Receives the Spanish Ambassador, de Silva is on a mission to rally Catholic support

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor, on the understanding that he remains a Catholic

Birth of Christopher Marlowe, born to a shoemaker in Canterbury

Death of John Calvin

Shakespeares actual birthdate is unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23 April, St George's Day. Birth of William Shakespeare, son of John Shakespeare, a successful glover and alderman originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden

A coalition of Christian naval powers ends the Turkish maritime threat

A coalition of Christian naval powers ends the Turkish maritime threat