Hernán Cortés leaves Cuba for the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, with 11 ships and 500 men
Hernán Cortés leaves Cuba for the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, with 11 ships and 500 men
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1519. This year saw 11 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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Hernán Cortés leaves Cuba for the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, with 11 ships and 500 men
Hernán Cortés leaves Cuba for the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, with 11 ships and 500 men
King Carlos I is elected Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
Charles V (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain (as Charles I) from 1516 to 1556, King of Sicily and Naples from 1516...
Public debate between Martin Luther and theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, during which Luther den
Public debate between Martin Luther and theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, during which Luther denies the divine right of the Pope
Francisco Pizarro receives a royal charter for the west coast of South America
Francisco Pizarro receives a royal charter for the west coast of South America
Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets off on the first successful circumnavigation of t
Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets off on the first successful circumnavigation of the globe (Magellan is killed en route)
First meeting of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II and Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlan, Mexico
Moctezuma Xocoyotzin (1466 – 29 June 1520), retroactively referred to in European sources as Moctezuma II, and often simply called Montezuma, was the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire (also known as...
Austrian adel and burgerij in uprising against central government
Austrian adel and burgerij in uprising against central government
San Cristobal de la Habana forms in Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
Panama City is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila
Pedro Arias de Ávila (1440 – 6 March 1531; often Pedro Arias Dávila or Pedrarias Dávila) was a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator.
Flood ravages Dutch and Friese coast
Flood ravages Dutch and Friese coast
City of Havana moves to its current location to avoid mosquito infestations
City of Havana moves to its current location to avoid mosquito infestations
Gaspard de Coligny is born
Gaspard de Coligny, French nobleman and admiral of france, leader of the huguenots, known for french nobleman and admiral of france, leader of the huguenots, was born on 1519-02-16.
Henry II is born
Henry II is born
Emperor Maximilian I dies
Emperor Maximilian I dies
Events
King Carlos I is elected Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
Charles V (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain (as Charles I) from 1516 to 1556, King of Sicily and Naples from 1516...
Public debate between Martin Luther and theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, during which Luther den
Public debate between Martin Luther and theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, during which Luther denies the divine right of the Pope
Francisco Pizarro receives a royal charter for the west coast of South America
Francisco Pizarro receives a royal charter for the west coast of South America
Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets off on the first successful circumnavigation of t
Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets off on the first successful circumnavigation of the globe (Magellan is killed en route)
First meeting of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II and Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés in Tenochtitlan, Mexico
Moctezuma Xocoyotzin (1466 – 29 June 1520), retroactively referred to in European sources as Moctezuma II, and often simply called Montezuma, was the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire (also known as...
Austrian adel and burgerij in uprising against central government
Austrian adel and burgerij in uprising against central government
San Cristobal de la Habana forms in Cuba
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.
Panama City is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Dávila
Pedro Arias de Ávila (1440 – 6 March 1531; often Pedro Arias Dávila or Pedrarias Dávila) was a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator.
Flood ravages Dutch and Friese coast
Flood ravages Dutch and Friese coast
City of Havana moves to its current location to avoid mosquito infestations
City of Havana moves to its current location to avoid mosquito infestations
Famous Births
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1519?
- In 1519, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Hernán Cortés leaves Cuba for the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, with 11 ships and 500 men, King Carlos I is elected Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Public debate between Martin Luther and theologian Johann Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, during which Luther den.
- Who was born in 1519?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1519, including Gaspard de Coligny is born, Henry II is born.
- Who died in 1519?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1519, including Emperor Maximilian I dies.