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1555 in Italy

Explore 6 historical events and records for Italy in 1555.

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Historical records for Italy in 1555

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 6 unique records.

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1555

Alliance Paul IV and France in persuit of his anti-Spanish policy

Paul IV · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Allies with France in persuit of his anti-Spanish policy

1555

Arrest of Baptista Castiglione

Castiglione, Baptista · Tower of London · Master of the Elizabeth · House / House of Tudor

Arested for circulating subversive literature

1555

Death of Marcellus II

Marcellus II · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of Marcellus II

1555

Governor

Urban VII · Fano · Governor of Fano · Government / Government of Italy

Appointed Governor of Fano

1555

Pope

Marcellus II · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

1555

Pope

Paul IV · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

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