Edict of Eternal Edict
The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army
Historical events in 1577
34 historical records
February 15773 historical events
Evacuation
The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army
Edict of Eternal Edict
The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army
May 15771 historical events
Prophesyings Suppressed by Royal Order
Elizabeth orders the suppression of prophesyings, fearing that uncontrolled clerical meetings encourage Puritan organisation and challenge episcopal authority.
June 15771 historical events
Grindal Suspended from Active Authority
Grindal is effectively suspended after refusing fully to execute Elizabeth's command against prophesyings.
July 15772 historical events
Capture of Namur
The Governor Don John captures Namur
Capture of Madrid
Captures Namur following disorder in the industrial cities
August 15773 historical events
Coup
The workers of Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges & Ghent overthrow their Catholic Magistrates
Magistrates Overthrown
Calvinist supporters help overthrow Catholic magistrates in Bruges.
Reballion of Rebels in Antwerp
The workers of Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges & Ghent overthrow their Catholic Magistrates
November 15771 historical events
Execution of Cuthbert Mayne
Cuthbert Mayne is hanged, drawn and quartered after conviction under laws directed against Catholic missionary activity.
December 15773 historical events
Circumnavigation
Sets sail in the Golden Hind
Circumnavigation
Sails the Pelican with 4 other ships & 166 men towards South America
Dismissal
Dismissed as Governor of The Netherlands by the States General
Discovery of Comets
Tycho Brahe uses parallax measurements to show that comets must lie beyond the Moon
Circumnavigation
Sponsored by Elizabeth I to explore the Pacific. Sails around the world, robbing Spanish ships on his way
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Birth of Thomas Belasyse
Birth of Thomas Belasyse
Marriage
Marries Mary Sidney
Birth of son
Eldst son of Charles Somerset, 5th Earl of Worcester
Armament
Offers 20,000 pounds for a Huguenot army to be raised in Germany
Huguenot Army
Offers 20,000 pounds for a Huguenot army to be raised in Germany
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of London
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Salisbury
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Montaigne Studies Human Animal Comparisons
Montaigne's essays considered whether people overestimate their superiority to other creatures. Comparisons with animal capacities exposed the instability of anthropocentric assumptions.
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Edict of Perpetual
William I the Silent ignores the Perpetual Edict
Reballion of Rebels in Brussels
William I the Silent enters Brussels in triumph
Steward
Appointed Steward of Fife
West Marches
Appointed Warden of the West Marches