Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture
David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1501. This year saw 6 significant events.
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1501 Timeline
Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture
David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo.
Heir to the English throne Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon
Arthur, Prince of Wales (19/20 September 1486 – 2 April 1502) was the eldest son of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, and an older brother to the future King Henry VIII.
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he accidently discovered Brazil
Philip de Blank & Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
Philip de Blank & Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
Events
Heir to the English throne Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon
Arthur, Prince of Wales (19/20 September 1486 – 2 April 1502) was the eldest son of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, and an older brother to the future King Henry VIII.
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he accidently discovered Brazil
Philip de Blank & Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
Philip de Blank & Juana "la Loca" depart to Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1501?
- In 1501, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, Heir to the English throne Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon, Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna.