Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flande
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flanders
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1526. This year saw 13 significant events.
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1526 Timeline
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flande
Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flanders
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (26) marries Princess Isabella of Portugal (22), his 1st cousin, in Seville
Isabella of Portugal (Portuguese and Spanish: Isabel de Portugal; 24 October 1503 – 1 May 1539) was the empress consort of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria, and Duke…
First Battle of Panipat: Central Asian conqueror Babur defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, establishing the Mughal Empire in In
First Battle of Panipat: Central Asian conqueror Babur defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, establishing the Mughal Empire in India
Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Ma
Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent
Heavy storm strikes Dutch coast, killing large numbers
Heavy storm strikes Dutch coast, killing large numbers
Saxony and Hesse form League of Gotha (league of Protestant princes)
Saxony and Hesse form League of Gotha (league of Protestant princes)
First slave revolt in North America occurs at San Miguel de Gualdape, a Spanish settlement now part of South Carolina
The Atlantic slave trade or transatlantic slave trade involved the transportation by slave traders of enslaved African people to the Americas.
German evangelical monarchy joins the Schmalkaldic League
German evangelical monarchy joins the Schmalkaldic League
Four remaining ships of the Spanish Loaísa Expedition sail into the Pacific Ocean and soon become separated in a storm;
Four remaining ships of the Spanish Loaísa Expedition sail into the Pacific Ocean and soon become separated in a storm; only one successfully crosses to reach the Spice Islands
Diet of Speyer convenes, resulting in the Edict of Speyer, which temporarily suspends the 1521 Edict of Worms (a Papal b
Diet of Speyer convenes, resulting in the Edict of Speyer, which temporarily suspends the 1521 Edict of Worms (a Papal ban on Luther's teachings); allows Lutheranism and other "reforms" to propagate unimpeded throughout Germany
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
John I Zapolyai of Transylvania chosen as King of Hungary
John Zápolya or Szapolyai (Hungarian: Szapolyai/ Zápolya János; Croatian: Ivan Zapolja; Romanian: Ioan Zápolya; Slovak: Ján Zápoľský; 1487 – 22 July 1540), was King of Hungary (as John I) from 1526...
Ferdinand of Austria chosen as King of Bohemia
Isabella of Austria (Isabel; 18 July 1501 – 19 January 1526), also known as Elizabeth, was born an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Castile from the House of Habsburg, and subsequently became...
Events
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (26) marries Princess Isabella of Portugal (22), his 1st cousin, in Seville
Isabella of Portugal (Portuguese and Spanish: Isabel de Portugal; 24 October 1503 – 1 May 1539) was the empress consort of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria, and Duke…
First Battle of Panipat: Central Asian conqueror Babur defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, establishing the Mughal Empire in In
First Battle of Panipat: Central Asian conqueror Babur defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, establishing the Mughal Empire in India
Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Ma
Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent
Heavy storm strikes Dutch coast, killing large numbers
Heavy storm strikes Dutch coast, killing large numbers
Saxony and Hesse form League of Gotha (league of Protestant princes)
Saxony and Hesse form League of Gotha (league of Protestant princes)
First slave revolt in North America occurs at San Miguel de Gualdape, a Spanish settlement now part of South Carolina
The Atlantic slave trade or transatlantic slave trade involved the transportation by slave traders of enslaved African people to the Americas.
German evangelical monarchy joins the Schmalkaldic League
German evangelical monarchy joins the Schmalkaldic League
Four remaining ships of the Spanish Loaísa Expedition sail into the Pacific Ocean and soon become separated in a storm;
Four remaining ships of the Spanish Loaísa Expedition sail into the Pacific Ocean and soon become separated in a storm; only one successfully crosses to reach the Spice Islands
Diet of Speyer convenes, resulting in the Edict of Speyer, which temporarily suspends the 1521 Edict of Worms (a Papal b
Diet of Speyer convenes, resulting in the Edict of Speyer, which temporarily suspends the 1521 Edict of Worms (a Papal ban on Luther's teachings); allows Lutheranism and other "reforms" to propagate unimpeded throughout Germany
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
John I Zapolyai of Transylvania chosen as King of Hungary
John Zápolya or Szapolyai (Hungarian: Szapolyai/ Zápolya János; Croatian: Ivan Zapolja; Romanian: Ioan Zápolya; Slovak: Ján Zápoľský; 1487 – 22 July 1540), was King of Hungary (as John I) from 1526...
Ferdinand of Austria chosen as King of Bohemia
Isabella of Austria (Isabel; 18 July 1501 – 19 January 1526), also known as Elizabeth, was born an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Castile from the House of Habsburg, and subsequently became...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1526?
- In 1526, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to renounce his claims to Burgundy, Italy, and Flande, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (26) marries Princess Isabella of Portugal (22), his 1st cousin, in Seville, First Battle of Panipat: Central Asian conqueror Babur defeats Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, establishing the Mughal Empire in In.