Maximilian I is proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope
Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519) was King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1508. This year saw 3 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1508 Timeline
Maximilian I is proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope
Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519) was King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519.
League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)
League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)
Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (
Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (modern India)
Ludovico Sforza dies
Ludovico Sforza, Italian duke of milan, known for duke of milan, died on 1508-05-27.
Events
League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)
League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)
Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (
Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (modern India)
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1508?
- In 1508, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Maximilian I is proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope, League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice), Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (.
- Who died in 1508?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1508, including Ludovico Sforza dies.