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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1515. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.

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  1. First Congress of Vienna settles issues between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire, demonstrating the Habsburgs' growing i

    First Congress of Vienna settles issues between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire, demonstrating the Habsburgs' growing influence

  2. Double wedding as agreed in the First Congress of Vienna weds Anna of Bohemia (11) to Ferdinand of Austria (11) and gran

    Double wedding as agreed in the First Congress of Vienna weds Anna of Bohemia (11) to Ferdinand of Austria (11) and granddaughter of Maximilian I Mary (9) marrys Louis (9) son of the King of Hungary

  3. Marriage of King Christian II of Denmark to Isabella of Austria, granddaughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I is rat

    Marriage of King Christian II of Denmark to Isabella of Austria, granddaughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I is ratified at Copenhagen Castle (married by proxy 1514)

  4. Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds Havana in modern-day Cuba on the southern coast of the island; it is move

    Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds Havana in modern-day Cuba on the southern coast of the island; it is moved to its current location in 1519

  5. Battle at Marignano ends after two days in a French and Venetian victory over a Swiss army

    Battle at Marignano ends after two days in a French and Venetian victory over a Swiss army

  6. Thomas Wolsey is invested as an English Cardinal

    Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 – 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic cardinal. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner.

  7. Louis XII dies

    Louis XII dies

Events

First Congress of Vienna settles issues between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire, demonstrating the Habsburgs' growing i

First Congress of Vienna settles issues between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire, demonstrating the Habsburgs' growing influence

Double wedding as agreed in the First Congress of Vienna weds Anna of Bohemia (11) to Ferdinand of Austria (11) and gran

Double wedding as agreed in the First Congress of Vienna weds Anna of Bohemia (11) to Ferdinand of Austria (11) and granddaughter of Maximilian I Mary (9) marrys Louis (9) son of the King of Hungary

Marriage of King Christian II of Denmark to Isabella of Austria, granddaughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I is rat

Marriage of King Christian II of Denmark to Isabella of Austria, granddaughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I is ratified at Copenhagen Castle (married by proxy 1514)

Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds Havana in modern-day Cuba on the southern coast of the island; it is move

Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds Havana in modern-day Cuba on the southern coast of the island; it is moved to its current location in 1519

Battle at Marignano ends after two days in a French and Venetian victory over a Swiss army

Battle at Marignano ends after two days in a French and Venetian victory over a Swiss army

Thomas Wolsey is invested as an English Cardinal

Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 – 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic cardinal. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner.

Notable Deaths

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1515?
In 1515, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include First Congress of Vienna settles issues between Poland and the Holy Roman Empire, demonstrating the Habsburgs' growing i, Double wedding as agreed in the First Congress of Vienna weds Anna of Bohemia (11) to Ferdinand of Austria (11) and gran, Marriage of King Christian II of Denmark to Isabella of Austria, granddaughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I is rat.
Who died in 1515?
1 notable figure passed away in 1515, including Louis XII dies.

People in 1515

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