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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1512. This year saw 7 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.

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1512 Timeline

  1. Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars

    The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.

  2. Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]

    Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]

  3. Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New Worl

    Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New World

  4. French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army

    French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army

  5. Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen

    Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen

  6. French troops under Gaston de Foix occupy Brescia in Italy

    Brescia is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Lombardy, in Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo.

  7. Battle of Saint-Mathieu (also called the Battle of Brest): an English fleet of 25 ships commanded by Sir Edward Howard a

    Battle of Saint-Mathieu (also called the Battle of Brest): an English fleet of 25 ships commanded by Sir Edward Howard and a Franco-Breton fleet of 22 ships commanded by René de Clermont

  8. James V is born

    James V king of scotland from 1513 to 1542, known for king of scotland from 1513 to 1542, was born on 1512-04-10.

  9. Amerigo Vespucci dies

    Amerigo Vespucci, Italian explorer and navigator, known for italian explorer and navigator, died on 1512-02-22.

Events

Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars

The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.

Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]

Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]

Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New Worl

Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New World

French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army

French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army

Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen

Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen

French troops under Gaston de Foix occupy Brescia in Italy

Brescia is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Lombardy, in Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometers from the lakes Garda and Iseo.

Battle of Saint-Mathieu (also called the Battle of Brest): an English fleet of 25 ships commanded by Sir Edward Howard a

Battle of Saint-Mathieu (also called the Battle of Brest): an English fleet of 25 ships commanded by Sir Edward Howard and a Franco-Breton fleet of 22 ships commanded by René de Clermont

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1512?
In 1512, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars, Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1], Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New Worl.
Who was born in 1512?
1 notable figure was born in 1512, including James V is born.
Who died in 1512?
1 notable figure passed away in 1512, including Amerigo Vespucci dies.

People in 1512

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