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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1503. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American a

    Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American affairs

  2. Disfida di Barletta - Famous challenge between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Southern Italy

    The Challenge of Barletta (Italian: Disfida di Barletta) was a duel fought in the countryside of Trani, near Barletta, Southern Italy, on 13 February 1503, during the Third Italian War, on the plains...

  3. Battle at Cerignalo: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats a French force led by Louis d'Armagnac, Duk

    Battle at Cerignalo: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats a French force led by Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours

  4. Queen Isabella of Spain bans violence against Indians in the Americas

    Queen Isabella of Spain bans violence against Indians in the Americas

  5. Portuguese hold a mass to celebrate the completion of Fort Manuel their first fort and the first European fort in India,

    Portuguese hold a mass to celebrate the completion of Fort Manuel their first fort and the first European fort in India, at Cochin (Kochi)

  6. Battle of Garigliano: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats French forces in Italy, giving Spain contr

    Battle of Garigliano: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats French forces in Italy, giving Spain control of the Kingdom of Naples

  7. Christian III is born

    Christian III is born

Events

Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American a

Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American affairs

Disfida di Barletta - Famous challenge between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Southern Italy

The Challenge of Barletta (Italian: Disfida di Barletta) was a duel fought in the countryside of Trani, near Barletta, Southern Italy, on 13 February 1503, during the Third Italian War, on the plains...

Battle at Cerignalo: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats a French force led by Louis d'Armagnac, Duk

Battle at Cerignalo: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats a French force led by Louis d'Armagnac, Duke of Nemours

Queen Isabella of Spain bans violence against Indians in the Americas

Queen Isabella of Spain bans violence against Indians in the Americas

Portuguese hold a mass to celebrate the completion of Fort Manuel their first fort and the first European fort in India,

Portuguese hold a mass to celebrate the completion of Fort Manuel their first fort and the first European fort in India, at Cochin (Kochi)

Battle of Garigliano: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats French forces in Italy, giving Spain contr

Battle of Garigliano: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats French forces in Italy, giving Spain control of the Kingdom of Naples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1503?
In 1503, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) established by the Crown of Castile in the port of Seville to deal with American a, Disfida di Barletta - Famous challenge between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Southern Italy, Battle at Cerignalo: Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba defeats a French force led by Louis d'Armagnac, Duk.
Who was born in 1503?
1 notable figure was born in 1503, including Christian III is born.

People in 1503

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