Battle of Gembloux
The Spanish harry and defeat Dutch causing 10,000 casualties while losing only 100 of their own. Don John defeats the Northern Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant
Historical events in 1578
36 historical records
January 15782 historical events
Battle of Gembloux
Defeats The Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant
February 15782 historical events
Execution of John Nelson
John Nelson is executed for Catholic priesthood and refusal to acknowledge Elizabeth I's religious supremacy.
Execution of Thomas Sherwood
Thomas Sherwood is executed after conviction under the Act of Supremacy for refusing to recognise Elizabeth's ecclesiastical authority.
March 15781 historical events
Death of Margaret Douglas
Death of Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, although she died in debt, she was given a grand funeral in Westminster Abbey, at the expense of Queen Elizabeth I
April 15782 historical events
Birth of Philip III
Son of King Philip II of Spain and his fourth wife and niece Anna, the daughter of the Emperor Maximilian II and Maria of Spain. Birth of Philip III, son of Philip II
Death of Mary Grey
Mary Grey dies childless, removing the youngest Grey sister from the succession landscape and leaving Catherine Grey's disputed sons as the principal Suffolk descendants.
September 15781 historical events
Death of John of Austria
Don John of Austria dies of fever, hi was succeeded as Governor of The Netherlands by Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma
Birth of Ferdinand II
Birth of Ferdinand II, son of Archduke Charles of Inner Austria
Circumnavigation
The Pelican is renamed the Golden Hind. All the ships in the fleet separate but all return to England
Circumnavigation
The fleet passes through the straits of Magellan
Privy Council
Appointed member of the Privy Council
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Knighthood
Awarded a Knighthood
Queens Spokesman
Apppointed the Queens Spokesman in the House of Commons
Marriage
Dudley marries Lettice Knollys, widow of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
Marriage
Dudley marries Lettice Knollys, widow of Walter Devereux, 1st Earl of Essex
Reform of Religious Policy
Issues a new Book of discipline which acknowledges the General Assembly
Exile of William Allen
Transfers his seminary from The Netherlands to France after falling out with Spain
Pont Neuf
The decision to build the bridge is made by King Henry III who laid its first stone in 1578, during which year the foundations of four piers and one abutment were completed
Protector
Appointed Protector of The Netherlands
Marriage
Negotiations begin for a 2nd time for Alencons marriage to Elizabeth I
Montaigne Develops Essays On Friendship
Montaigne reflected on his bond with La Boetie while considering the differences between rare friendship and ordinary affection. The writing made a personal relationship an object of sustained philosophical inquiry.
Governor
Appointed Governor General of the Spanish Netherlands
Calvinist Rule
Calvinist magistrates dominate Bruges during the Dutch Revolt.
Dutch Revolt
Faces Calvinist pressure during unrest around Ypres.
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant-Governor
Succession
Succeeds as King of Portugal
Book of Discipline", 2nd part
Publication of "Book of Discipline", 2nd part
Book of Discipline
Publication of "Book of Discipline", 2nd part
Guardian
Appointed Guardian of James VI
Siege of Stirling Castle
Siezes Stirling Castle from his uncle
Calvinism
Outlines education of the scriptures & a fully democratic Church
Exile of Archibald Douglas
Takes refuge in England where he is supported by Queen Elizabeth
Invasion of Scotland
Joins the failed rebellion of Mar against James V
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General of the realm