1582 in History

Takes part in the seizure of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven

Arrives in Macau and begins language study for the China mission

Shoots William of Orange in an unsuccessful assassination attempt and is killed on the spot

Survives the pistol attack by Juan de Jauregui

Supports and explains the Gregorian calendar reform introduced by Gregory XIII

His calendar scheme forms the basis of the Gregorian reform promulgated by Gregory XIII

Seized and held by the Ruthven lords during the Raid of Ruthven

Admitted as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas

Works in Macau as the Jesuit China mission prepares to move beyond the Portuguese settlement

Publishes De umbris idearum in Paris

Compelled by the Ruthven lords to accept a declaration against the influence of Esme Stewart, Duke of Lennox

Publishes Divers Voyages touching the Discoverie of America

Hanged at Trim on Easter eve while protesting his innocence

Supports the Ruthven lords as James VI is moved under their control to Stirling

Makes peace with the Mori and begins the rapid march back toward Kyoto

Adopts the Gregorian calendar in Spain as the day after 4 October becomes 15 October

Implements the Gregorian calendar change in France in December 1582

Betrays Oda Nobunaga and attacks Honno-ji

Dies by suicide after Akechi Mitsuhide attacks Honno-ji

Dies defending Oda Nobunaga at Honno-ji

Supports the installation of Francois, Duke of Anjou, in Antwerp

Makes his Joyous Entry into Antwerp as the Netherlands seek a new sovereign

Chosen as Oda Nobunaga heir at the Kiyosu Conference

Participates in the succession settlement after Oda Nobunaga death

Participates in the Kiyosu Conference over the Oda succession

Marries Elizabeth Sheffield in London after the death of his first wife

Marriage bond is made for the marriage of Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare

Marriage bond is made for the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway

Issues Inter gravissimas, introducing the Gregorian calendar reform

Accepts settlement terms with Toyotomi Hideyoshi after the Siege of Takamatsu

Helps seize control of James VI during the Raid of Ruthven

Participates in the Ruthven coup against the influence of Lennox and Arran

Leads the Protestant noble faction that abducts James VI at Ruthven Castle

Reconciled with James VI during the political realignment after the Raid of Ruthven

Returns to Scotland after the Raid of Ruthven and is reconciled to James VI

Renounces Russian claims to Livonia under the Truce of Yam-Zapolski

Supports the Ruthven faction after returning from exile

Commits seppuku as part of the settlement ending the Siege of Takamatsu

Joins the lords who present a supplication justifying the seizure of James VI

Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy

Departs Nagasaki for Europe as one of the four Tensho embassy envoys

Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy

Departs Nagasaki for Europe with the Tensho embassy

Organizes and accompanies the Tensho embassy as it leaves Japan

Sponsors the Tensho embassy to Europe

Sponsors the Tensho embassy and is represented by Ito Mancio

Sponsors the Tensho embassy to Europe

Convicted of treason at Trim after the crown pressed the case against him

Tried for treason at Trim after accusations connected with the Nugent rebellion

Secures a favorable truce with Ivan IV that restores Polish-Lithuanian control in Livonia and Polotsk

Concludes the Truce of Yam-Zapolski with Poland-Lithuania during the Livonian War

Acts for Stephen Bathory in the diplomacy surrounding the Truce of Yam-Zapolski

Supports Yermak campaign against the Khanate of Sibir

Supports the Cossack expedition of Yermak into Siberia

Birth of Robert Bertie, later first Earl of Lindsey

Dies after nursing William of Orange following the assassination attempt

Attends Teresa of Avila at her death

Dies at Alba de Tormes as Catholic lands are changing from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar

Dies after Akechi forces attack the Oda position at Nijo

Loses control near Qashliq after Yermak victory at Chuvash Cape

Commands forces of the Khanate of Sibir against Yermak Cossacks

Defeats the forces of the Khanate of Sibir near Qashliq

Defeats the French-Portuguese fleet off Sao Miguel in the Battle of Ponta Delgada

Loses vital naval support after the defeat of his allies at Ponta Delgada

Serves among the Spanish commanders in the Azores campaign

Benefits from the Spanish victory that weakens opposition to his rule in Portugal

Commands the defeated French-Portuguese fleet at Ponta Delgada

Defeats Akechi Mitsuhide and avenges Oda Nobunaga

Secures Mount Tennozan before the Battle of Yamazaki

Defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after the Honno-ji Incident

Joins Toyotomi Hideyoshi coalition against Akechi Mitsuhide

Joins Toyotomi Hideyoshi against Akechi Mitsuhide