Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1539. This year saw 9 significant events.
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1539 Timeline
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida
English King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his 4th wife
Anne of Cleves (German: Anna von Kleve; 28 June or 22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was Queen of England from 6 January to 12 July 1540 as the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Emperor Charles receives Cardinal Pole in Toledo
Emperor Charles receives Cardinal Pole in Toledo
Jews of Tyrnau, Hungary (Trnava, Czechia) are expelled
Jews of Tyrnau, Hungary (Trnava, Czechia) are expelled
Charles, protestant German monarch, signs Treaty of Frankrfurt
Charles, protestant German monarch, signs Treaty of Frankrfurt
Re-founding of the city of Bogotá, New Granada (now Colombia), by Nikolaus Federmann and Sebastián de Belalcázar.
Bogotá, officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá during the Spanish Imperial period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and...
Council of Trent: Paul III sends letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops have
Council of Trent: Paul III sends letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops have traveling to Venice
Battle of Chausa: Afghan and northern Indian leader Sher Shah Suri defeats Mughal Emperor Humayun in Bihar in major batt
Battle of Chausa: Afghan and northern Indian leader Sher Shah Suri defeats Mughal Emperor Humayun in Bihar in major battle involving 200,000 forces
St Jacob's Church burns after being hit by lightning
St Jacob's Church burns after being hit by lightning
Events
English King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his 4th wife
Anne of Cleves (German: Anna von Kleve; 28 June or 22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was Queen of England from 6 January to 12 July 1540 as the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Emperor Charles receives Cardinal Pole in Toledo
Emperor Charles receives Cardinal Pole in Toledo
Jews of Tyrnau, Hungary (Trnava, Czechia) are expelled
Jews of Tyrnau, Hungary (Trnava, Czechia) are expelled
Charles, protestant German monarch, signs Treaty of Frankrfurt
Charles, protestant German monarch, signs Treaty of Frankrfurt
Re-founding of the city of Bogotá, New Granada (now Colombia), by Nikolaus Federmann and Sebastián de Belalcázar.
Bogotá, officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá during the Spanish Imperial period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and...
Council of Trent: Paul III sends letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops have
Council of Trent: Paul III sends letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops have traveling to Venice
Battle of Chausa: Afghan and northern Indian leader Sher Shah Suri defeats Mughal Emperor Humayun in Bihar in major batt
Battle of Chausa: Afghan and northern Indian leader Sher Shah Suri defeats Mughal Emperor Humayun in Bihar in major battle involving 200,000 forces
St Jacob's Church burns after being hit by lightning
St Jacob's Church burns after being hit by lightning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1539?
- In 1539, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's expedition of 10 ships and 700 men lands in Florida, English King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his 4th wife, Emperor Charles receives Cardinal Pole in Toledo.