Wentworth Committed after Privilege Speech
The Commons commits Wentworth to the Tower after his outspoken defence of parliamentary privilege and criticism of restrictions on debate.
Historical events in 1576
33 historical records
February 15762 historical events
Wentworth Demands Parliamentary Free Speech
Peter Wentworth argues that the Commons should debate freely without royal interference, challenging Elizabeth's limits on parliamentary discussion.
June 15762 historical events
Battle of Haldighati
Maharana Pratap leads Mewar's forces against the Mughal army commanded by Man Singh at Haldighati.
Battle of Haldighati
Man Singh commands the Mughal army against Maharana Pratap at the Battle of Haldighati.
September 15762 historical events
Death of Walter Devereux
Death of Walter Devereux
Burial
Burial of Walter Devereux, Carmarthen Castle, Wales
November 15762 historical events
Siege of Antwerp
Philips troops become undisciplined due to lack of pay & sack Antwerp
Pacification-Ghent
The "Pacification of Ghent" is signed between the north & south of The Netherlands
Hven Astronomical Centre
Creates a major centre for precise observations, instruments and scientific training.
Uraniborg Observatory
Begins constructing Uraniborg as a dedicated astronomical research observatory.
Arrest of Peter Wentworth
Imprisoned for advocating the right of Parliament to discuss all matters of State
Death of Robert Devereux
Death of Walter Devereux, Burghley becomes guardian & his mother marries Leicester
Birth of Henry Somerset
Birth of Henry Somerset
Prophesyings Defended by Grindal
Grindal defends clerical preaching exercises known as prophesyings because he believes they improve ministerial learning and preaching standards.
Marriage
Elizabeth I turns down Parliaments appeals for her to marry
Bacon Enters Legal Training At Grays Inn
Bacon joined Gray's Inn to study law after his university education. Legal reasoning and institutional practice subsequently shaped his writing about reforming knowledge.
Bacon Travels To France On Diplomatic Service
Bacon accompanied the English ambassador Amyas Paulet to France early in his career. The journey exposed him to European diplomacy and reinforced an interest in practical political knowledge.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Rochester
Montaigne Adopts Skeptical Que Sais Je
Montaigne associated his personal emblem with the question of what he could know. The formulation summarized a philosophical posture alert to the limits of human certainty.
Montaigne Meditates On Sebond Apology
In the Apology for Raymond Sebond Montaigne examined the weakness of unaided human reason. The extended argument used skeptical examples while engaging contemporary conflicts over religious knowledge.
De La Republique
Publication of "De La Republique"
Protestantism
Henry III bans Protestantism to appease his Catholic ally Philip II
Peace
The Peace of Chastenoy ends the 5th War of Religion
Protestantism
Henry III bans Protestantism to appease his Catholic ally Philip II
Holy League
Under the Peace of Bergerac Henry III & the Holy League grant the Huguenots peace terms
Huguenots
Under the Peace of Bergerac Henry III & the Holy League grant the Huguenots peace terms
Peace
Under the Peace of Bergerac Henry III & the Holy League grant the Huguenots peace terms
Battle of Haldighati
A Mughal force defeats a Rajput army
Annexation of Bengal
Akbar's forces defeat the remaining Afghan resistance in Bengal, consolidating Mughal control over the province.
Pacification-Ghent
The provinces of The Netherlands unite under Williams leadership to expel the Spanish
Unification
The "Pacification of Ghent" unites the southern provinces against Spain
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Poland
Arrest of Margaret Douglas
Arrested for a 2nd time for the marriage of one of her sons, this time Charles Stuart, but pardoned after her sons death in 1576