Lisbon hit by Earthquake; about 30,000 die
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake, hit the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa on the morning of Saturday, 1 November, Feast of All Saints, at around 09:40…
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1531. This year saw 10 significant events.
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1531 Timeline
Lisbon hit by Earthquake; about 30,000 die
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake, hit the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa on the morning of Saturday, 1 November, Feast of All Saints, at around 09:40…
King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury
King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury
Gustav I, King of Sweden (35) marries his first wife Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (18) in Stockholm
Gustav I, King of Sweden (35) marries his first wife Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (18) in Stockholm
Pope Clement VII publishes the papal bull "Cum ad nihil magis", authorizing the Inquisition in Portugal at Evora, Coimbr
Pope Clement VII publishes the papal bull "Cum ad nihil magis", authorizing the Inquisition in Portugal at Evora, Coimbra, and Lisbon; it is rescinded in 1535
English Reformation Parliament's second sitting
English Reformation Parliament's second sitting
King Ferdinand of Austria and King John Zapolya of Hungary officially recognise each other
King Ferdinand of Austria and King John Zapolya of Hungary officially recognise each other
Evangelical German towns form Schmalkaldische Union
Evangelical German towns form Schmalkaldische Union
Battle of Kappel: Swiss Roman Catholic cantons beat protestant forces of Zurich; Huldrych Zwingli Swiss reformation lead
Battle of Kappel: Swiss Roman Catholic cantons beat protestant forces of Zurich; Huldrych Zwingli Swiss reformation leader is killed
Bavaria joins Schmalkaldic League
The Schmalkaldic League (English: ; German: Schmalkaldischer Bund; Medieval Latin: Foedus Smalcaldicum or Liga Smalcaldica) was a military alliance of Lutheran principalities and cities within the...
Battle of Amba Sel: Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi defeats the army of Lebna Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia, and gains con
Battle of Amba Sel: Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi defeats the army of Lebna Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia, and gains control of the southern part of Ethiopia
Events
King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury
King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury
Gustav I, King of Sweden (35) marries his first wife Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (18) in Stockholm
Gustav I, King of Sweden (35) marries his first wife Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (18) in Stockholm
Pope Clement VII publishes the papal bull "Cum ad nihil magis", authorizing the Inquisition in Portugal at Evora, Coimbr
Pope Clement VII publishes the papal bull "Cum ad nihil magis", authorizing the Inquisition in Portugal at Evora, Coimbra, and Lisbon; it is rescinded in 1535
English Reformation Parliament's second sitting
English Reformation Parliament's second sitting
King Ferdinand of Austria and King John Zapolya of Hungary officially recognise each other
King Ferdinand of Austria and King John Zapolya of Hungary officially recognise each other
Evangelical German towns form Schmalkaldische Union
Evangelical German towns form Schmalkaldische Union
Battle of Kappel: Swiss Roman Catholic cantons beat protestant forces of Zurich; Huldrych Zwingli Swiss reformation lead
Battle of Kappel: Swiss Roman Catholic cantons beat protestant forces of Zurich; Huldrych Zwingli Swiss reformation leader is killed
Bavaria joins Schmalkaldic League
The Schmalkaldic League (English: ; German: Schmalkaldischer Bund; Medieval Latin: Foedus Smalcaldicum or Liga Smalcaldica) was a military alliance of Lutheran principalities and cities within the...
Battle of Amba Sel: Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi defeats the army of Lebna Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia, and gains con
Battle of Amba Sel: Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi defeats the army of Lebna Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia, and gains control of the southern part of Ethiopia
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- In 1531, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Lisbon hit by Earthquake; about 30,000 die, King Henry VIII is recognized as the supreme head of the Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury, Gustav I, King of Sweden (35) marries his first wife Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (18) in Stockholm.