Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence
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 1504. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1504 Timeline
Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence
David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo.
France & Spain sign truce
France & Spain sign truce
English guilds/corporations go under state control
English guilds/corporations go under state control
Battle of Knockdoe, the bloodiest battle of medieval Ireland, is fought in Galway between two Anglo-Irish lords: Gearoid
Battle of Knockdoe, the bloodiest battle of medieval Ireland, is fought in Galway between two Anglo-Irish lords: Gearoid Fitzgerald, Lord Deputy, defeats Ulick Finn Burke
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain issue a Royal Warrant for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) t
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain issue a Royal Warrant for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) to be built.
Settled engagement of Karel of Luxembourg and Claudia the Beaujeu
Settled engagement of Karel of Luxembourg and Claudia the Beaujeu
Pius V is born
Pius V is born
Events
France & Spain sign truce
France & Spain sign truce
English guilds/corporations go under state control
English guilds/corporations go under state control
Battle of Knockdoe, the bloodiest battle of medieval Ireland, is fought in Galway between two Anglo-Irish lords: Gearoid
Battle of Knockdoe, the bloodiest battle of medieval Ireland, is fought in Galway between two Anglo-Irish lords: Gearoid Fitzgerald, Lord Deputy, defeats Ulick Finn Burke
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain issue a Royal Warrant for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) t
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain issue a Royal Warrant for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) to be built.
Settled engagement of Karel of Luxembourg and Claudia the Beaujeu
Settled engagement of Karel of Luxembourg and Claudia the Beaujeu
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1504?
- In 1504, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Michelangelo's statue of David is unveiled in Florence, France & Spain sign truce, English guilds/corporations go under state control.
- Who was born in 1504?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1504, including Pius V is born.