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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1538. This year saw 9 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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  1. The first university in the Americas, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, is established in Santo Domingo

    The University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Spanish: Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino) is, from an historical perspective, the first university founded in the Americas.

  2. Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

    Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

  3. Treaty of Nagyvarad/Peace of Grosswardein signed between Ferdinand I of Austria and John Zápolya of Hungary.

    The Treaty of Nagyvárad was a secret peace agreement between Emperor Ferdinand I and John Zápolya, rival claimants to the Kingdom of Hungary, signed in Grosswardein / Várad on February 24, 1538.

  4. Catholic German monarchy signs League of Neuremberg, in response to the formation of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League

    Catholic German monarchy signs League of Neuremberg, in response to the formation of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League

  5. The City of Guayaquil is founded by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellana and given the name Muy Noble y Muy Le

    The City of Guayaquil is founded by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellana and given the name Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de Guayaquil

  6. St Augustine's Abbey, one of the most important monasteries in England, is dissolved as its Abbot John Essex and 30 monk

    St Augustine's Abbey, one of the most important monasteries in England, is dissolved as its Abbot John Essex and 30 monks leave voluntarily before it is ransacked [1]

  7. Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

    Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera, also spelled as Ximénez and De Quezada, was a Spanish explorer and conquistador in northern South America, territories currently known as Colombia.

  8. Shrine of Saint Swithun in Winchester smashed up in the middle of the night as part of the English Reformation

    Shrine of Saint Swithun in Winchester smashed up in the middle of the night as part of the English Reformation

  9. Battle of Preveza: Ottoman fleet under Barbarossa defeats Papal alliance off northwestern Greece

    Hayreddin Barbarossa, also known as Hayreddin Pasha, Hızır Hayrettin Pasha, and simply Hızır Reis (1466/1483 – 4 July 1546), was an Ottoman corsair and later admiral of the Ottoman Navy.

  10. Louis of Nassau is born

    Louis of Nassau is born

Events

The first university in the Americas, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, is established in Santo Domingo

The University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Spanish: Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino) is, from an historical perspective, the first university founded in the Americas.

Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

Treaty of Nagyvarad/Peace of Grosswardein signed between Ferdinand I of Austria and John Zápolya of Hungary.

The Treaty of Nagyvárad was a secret peace agreement between Emperor Ferdinand I and John Zápolya, rival claimants to the Kingdom of Hungary, signed in Grosswardein / Várad on February 24, 1538.

Catholic German monarchy signs League of Neuremberg, in response to the formation of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League

Catholic German monarchy signs League of Neuremberg, in response to the formation of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League

The City of Guayaquil is founded by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellana and given the name Muy Noble y Muy Le

The City of Guayaquil is founded by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellana and given the name Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de Guayaquil

St Augustine's Abbey, one of the most important monasteries in England, is dissolved as its Abbot John Essex and 30 monk

St Augustine's Abbey, one of the most important monasteries in England, is dissolved as its Abbot John Essex and 30 monks leave voluntarily before it is ransacked [1]

Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada y Rivera, also spelled as Ximénez and De Quezada, was a Spanish explorer and conquistador in northern South America, territories currently known as Colombia.

Shrine of Saint Swithun in Winchester smashed up in the middle of the night as part of the English Reformation

Shrine of Saint Swithun in Winchester smashed up in the middle of the night as part of the English Reformation

Battle of Preveza: Ottoman fleet under Barbarossa defeats Papal alliance off northwestern Greece

Hayreddin Barbarossa, also known as Hayreddin Pasha, Hızır Hayrettin Pasha, and simply Hızır Reis (1466/1483 – 4 July 1546), was an Ottoman corsair and later admiral of the Ottoman Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1538?
In 1538, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include The first university in the Americas, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, is established in Santo Domingo, Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg, Treaty of Nagyvarad/Peace of Grosswardein signed between Ferdinand I of Austria and John Zápolya of Hungary..
Who was born in 1538?
1 notable figure was born in 1538, including Louis of Nassau is born.

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