Union of Utrecht
Bruges associates with the Union of Utrecht during revolt against Spain.
Historical events in 1580
34 historical records
February 15803 historical events
Treaty of Union of Utrecht
Groningen, Lier & Bruges sign the Union of Utrecht
Union of Utrecht
Groningen, Lier & Bruges sign the Union of Utrecht
April 15802 historical events
Knighthood
Knighted for circumnavigation of the globe. Elizabeth I knights Drake on the deck of the Golden Hind at Deptford, London
Knighthood
Knighted for circumnavigation
June 15802 historical events
Birth of Govaert Wendelen
Birth of Govaert Wendelen
Circumnavigation
Rounds the Cape of Good Hope
August 15802 historical events
Death of Emmanuel Philibert
Death of Emmanuel Philibert
Circumnavigation
1st person to complete the circumnavigation of the World
September 15801 historical events
University of Pisa Enrollment
Galileo enrolls in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Pisa.
November 15802 historical events
Papal Force Besieged at Smerwick
Grey's royal army besieges the foreign-backed garrison at Smerwick after papal troops land to support the Desmond rebellion.
Ralph Sherwin Arrested in London
Ralph Sherwin is arrested after returning to England as a Catholic seminary priest and is imprisoned for his clandestine ministry.
Circumnavigation
Drake returns with treasure from Spanish ships, Elizabeth's share is 160,000
Circumnavigation
Drake returns with treasure from Spanish ships, Elizabeth's share is 160,000
Chronicles of England
Stow publishes The Chronicles of England.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Dean
Appointed Dean of Durham
Conversion
The 1st Jesuit Priests land in England
Montaigne Begins European Journey
After publishing the first edition of his Essays Montaigne traveled through parts of Europe. He recorded observations about customs, cities and medical treatments outside France.
Montaigne Reaches Italian Territories
Montaigne traveled into Italy while pursuing health treatments and intellectual exploration. His observations of civic and religious life complemented the skeptical outlook of his Essays.
Montaigne Visits Swiss Cities
Montaigne passed through Swiss territories during his continental journey and noted local institutions and practices. Such encounters supplied concrete comparisons for his curiosity about cultural difference.
Essays
Montaigne publishes the first two books of the Essays.
Treaty of Fleix
The Treaty of Fleix ends the 7th War of Religion
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Italy
Alliance William I the Silent and Francis, Duke of Alencon and Anjou
Seeks French support by offering Dutch rule to Francis, Duke of Alencon & Anjou
Independence of Netherlands
Seeks French support by offering Dutch rule to Francis, Duke of Alencon & Anjou
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Plot
Defeats a plot to carry away James VI
Battle of Alcantara
Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country
Capture of Alcantara
Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country
Invasion of Portugal
Spain invades Portugal, led by the Duke of Alva
Rule of Portugal
Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country
Siege of Alcantara
Spain defeats Portugal at Alcantara & captures the country
Gelug Expansion in Mongolia
Sonam Gyatso promotes Gelug Buddhism and establishes monasteries among Mongol communities.