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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1535. This year saw 7 significant events.

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1535 Timeline

  1. King Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church of England

    Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.

  2. Twelve nude Anabaptists run through the streets of Amsterdam

    Twelve nude Anabaptists run through the streets of Amsterdam

  3. Spanish Bishop of Panama Tomés de Berlanga discovers the uninhabited Galapagos Islands after his ship drifts off course

    Spanish Bishop of Panama Tomés de Berlanga discovers the uninhabited Galapagos Islands after his ship drifts off course

  4. Bloemkamp Abbey (Oldeklooster) attacked & destroyed in Friesland

    Bloemkamp Abbey (Oldeklooster) attacked & destroyed in Friesland

  5. Anabaptist commune of Münster captured and its leaders tortured and killed

    Anabaptist commune of Münster captured and its leaders tortured and killed

  6. Christians captured in Tunis in uprising against Admiral Barbarossa

    Christians captured in Tunis in uprising against Admiral Barbarossa

  7. The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by Wil

    The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale [1]

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What happened in 1535?
In 1535, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include King Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church of England, Twelve nude Anabaptists run through the streets of Amsterdam, Spanish Bishop of Panama Tomés de Berlanga discovers the uninhabited Galapagos Islands after his ship drifts off course.

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