1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris
1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1550. This year saw 9 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1550 Timeline
1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris
1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector is freed from the Tower of London
Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death in 1553. He was crowned on 20 February 1547 at the age of nine.
France and England sign the Peace of Boulogne
France and England sign the Peace of Boulogne
Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen is expelled from the city of Genoa, followed by the expulsion of all Jews soon afterward
Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen is expelled from the city of Genoa, followed by the expulsion of all Jews soon afterward
Emperor Charles V grants inquisitors additional powers
Emperor Charles V grants inquisitors additional powers
Traditional date chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe
Traditional date chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe
William Cecil appoints himself English Secretary of State
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (13 September 1520 – 4 August 1598), was an English statesman, the chief adviser of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State (1550–1553 and...
Foundation of the city of Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area...
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trent
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trent
John Napier is born
John Napier, Scottish mathematician, known for scottish mathematician, was born on 1550-02-01.
Events
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector is freed from the Tower of London
Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death in 1553. He was crowned on 20 February 1547 at the age of nine.
France and England sign the Peace of Boulogne
France and England sign the Peace of Boulogne
Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen is expelled from the city of Genoa, followed by the expulsion of all Jews soon afterward
Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen is expelled from the city of Genoa, followed by the expulsion of all Jews soon afterward
Emperor Charles V grants inquisitors additional powers
Emperor Charles V grants inquisitors additional powers
Traditional date chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe
Traditional date chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe
William Cecil appoints himself English Secretary of State
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (13 September 1520 – 4 August 1598), was an English statesman, the chief adviser of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State (1550–1553 and...
Foundation of the city of Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area...
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trent
Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trent
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1550?
- In 1550, there were 9 significant historical events. Notable events include 1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris, Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector is freed from the Tower of London, France and England sign the Peace of Boulogne.
- Who was born in 1550?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1550, including John Napier is born.