William I, Prince of Orange (18) weds Dutch noble and heiress Countess Anna van Egmont (18), until her death in 1558
William I, Prince of Orange (18) weds Dutch noble and heiress Countess Anna van Egmont (18), until her death in 1558
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1551. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1551 Timeline
William I, Prince of Orange (18) weds Dutch noble and heiress Countess Anna van Egmont (18), until her death in 1558
William I, Prince of Orange (18) weds Dutch noble and heiress Countess Anna van Egmont (18), until her death in 1558
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)
San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)
Treaty of Karlsburg: Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as King of Hungary and Transylvania
Treaty of Karlsburg: Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as King of Hungary and Transylvania
Ottoman fleet under Dragut captures Tripoli from the Knights of Malta after a six-day bombardment
The siege of Tripoli was a successful Ottoman siege of the North African city of Tripoli, then held by the Knights Hospitaller, in August 1551.
English Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector, is rearrested for treason and executed three months
English Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector, is rearrested for treason and executed three months later
Henry III of France is born
Henry III of France is born
Events
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)
San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)
Treaty of Karlsburg: Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as King of Hungary and Transylvania
Treaty of Karlsburg: Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as King of Hungary and Transylvania
Ottoman fleet under Dragut captures Tripoli from the Knights of Malta after a six-day bombardment
The siege of Tripoli was a successful Ottoman siege of the North African city of Tripoli, then held by the Knights Hospitaller, in August 1551.
English Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector, is rearrested for treason and executed three months
English Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and former Lord Protector, is rearrested for treason and executed three months later
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1551?
- In 1551, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include William I, Prince of Orange (18) weds Dutch noble and heiress Countess Anna van Egmont (18), until her death in 1558, English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland, San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas).
- Who was born in 1551?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1551, including Henry III of France is born.