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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1524. This year saw 7 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. Earl Henry III of Nassau weds Mencia de Medoza, 16-years old marquess

    Earl Henry III of Nassau weds Mencia de Medoza, 16-years old marquess

  2. Giovanni de Varrazano, a Florentine explorer in the service of King Francis I of France, lands around area of Carolinas

    Giovanni de Varrazano, a Florentine explorer in the service of King Francis I of France, lands around area of Carolinas

  3. Florentine navigator Giovanni Verrazano on a voyage for France is the first European to discover New York harbour

    Florentine navigator Giovanni Verrazano on a voyage for France is the first European to discover New York harbour

  4. Duke of Albany leaves Scotland

    Duke of Albany leaves Scotland

  5. Emperor Charles I bans German national synode

    Emperor Charles I bans German national synode

  6. Peasants' War begins in Germany's Black Forest

    The Black Forest is a large forested mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany, bounded by the Rhine Valley to the west and south and close to the borders with France and...

  7. Spanish troops give Milan to France

    Spanish troops give Milan to France

  8. Selim II is born

    Selim II is born

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What happened in 1524?
In 1524, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include Earl Henry III of Nassau weds Mencia de Medoza, 16-years old marquess, Giovanni de Varrazano, a Florentine explorer in the service of King Francis I of France, lands around area of Carolinas, Florentine navigator Giovanni Verrazano on a voyage for France is the first European to discover New York harbour.
Who was born in 1524?
1 notable figure was born in 1524, including Selim II is born.

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