Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)
Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1502. This year saw 10 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1502 Timeline
Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)
Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
The present-day location of Rio de Janeiro is first explored
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Muslims in Granada forced to convert to Catholicism
Muslims in Granada forced to convert to Catholicism
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies sets sail for the Indies with fleet of 30 ships, largest-ever fl
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies sets sail for the Indies with fleet of 30 ships, largest-ever fleet to the New World
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies, lands in Hispaniola, replacing Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus (between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the...
Portuguese explorer João Da Nova discovers the uninhabited Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Saint Helena (US: ; US: ) is a volcanic and tropical island, located in the South Atlantic Ocean, some 1,874 km (1,165 miles) west of the mainland of the continent of Africa, with the Southern...
Crimean Khan defeats the Great Horde in battle near Worskla, leading to disintegration of the Great Horde
Crimean Khan defeats the Great Horde in battle near Worskla, leading to disintegration of the Great Horde
Storm ravages Frisian coast
Storm ravages Frisian coast
Cesare Borgia (son of pope Alexander VI) occupies Urbino
Cesare Borgia (13 September 1475 – 13 March 1507) was an Italian cardinal deacon and later a condottiero, as well as a member of the Spanish House of Borgia.
Gregory XIII is born
Gregory XIII is born
Events
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor
The present-day location of Rio de Janeiro is first explored
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Muslims in Granada forced to convert to Catholicism
Muslims in Granada forced to convert to Catholicism
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies sets sail for the Indies with fleet of 30 ships, largest-ever fl
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies sets sail for the Indies with fleet of 30 ships, largest-ever fleet to the New World
Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, new Governor of the Indies, lands in Hispaniola, replacing Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus (between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the...
Portuguese explorer João Da Nova discovers the uninhabited Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Saint Helena (US: ; US: ) is a volcanic and tropical island, located in the South Atlantic Ocean, some 1,874 km (1,165 miles) west of the mainland of the continent of Africa, with the Southern...
Crimean Khan defeats the Great Horde in battle near Worskla, leading to disintegration of the Great Horde
Crimean Khan defeats the Great Horde in battle near Worskla, leading to disintegration of the Great Horde
Storm ravages Frisian coast
Storm ravages Frisian coast
Cesare Borgia (son of pope Alexander VI) occupies Urbino
Cesare Borgia (13 September 1475 – 13 March 1507) was an Italian cardinal deacon and later a condottiero, as well as a member of the Spanish House of Borgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1502?
- In 1502, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524), Jacobus IV of Scotland marries Margaretha Tudor, The present-day location of Rio de Janeiro is first explored.
- Who was born in 1502?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1502, including Gregory XIII is born.