Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey
Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1552. This year saw 14 significant events.
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1552 Timeline
Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey
Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh Guru
Guru Amar Das, sometimes spelled as Guru Amardas, was the third guru of Sikhism and became Sikh Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Before becoming a Sikh (Shishya from Sanskrit), on a pilgrimage after...
Maurice, Elector of Saxony begins an alliance with Russian Anikey Stroganov
Maurice, Elector of Saxony begins an alliance with Russian Anikey Stroganov
Maurice of Saxony occupies the city of Linz
Maurice of Saxony occupies the city of Linz
Land guardians of Netherlands attack Verdun
Land guardians of Netherlands attack Verdun
Cathedral Church of Charcas established in Charcas, Spanish Empire (later La Plata, now Sucre, Bolivia) [1]
Cathedral Church of Charcas established in Charcas, Spanish Empire (later La Plata, now Sucre, Bolivia) [1]
Siena drives Spanish troops out of Verdun
Siena drives Spanish troops out of Verdun
Battle of Ponza: Ottoman naval fleet led by Dragut defeats the Genoese fleet under Andrea Doria, capturing seven galleys
The Battle of Ponza (1552) was a naval battle that occurred near the Italian island of Ponza.
Khanate of Kazan is conquered by troops of Ivan Grozny
Kazan is the largest city and capital of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres (164.2 square miles), with...
Forces of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V begin a siege of the French-held city of Metz; siege eventually fails and is call
Forces of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V begin a siege of the French-held city of Metz; siege eventually fails and is called off in January 1553
Events
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Dutch coast hit by heavy storm
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh Guru
Guru Amar Das, sometimes spelled as Guru Amardas, was the third guru of Sikhism and became Sikh Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Before becoming a Sikh (Shishya from Sanskrit), on a pilgrimage after...
Maurice, Elector of Saxony begins an alliance with Russian Anikey Stroganov
Maurice, Elector of Saxony begins an alliance with Russian Anikey Stroganov
Maurice of Saxony occupies the city of Linz
Maurice of Saxony occupies the city of Linz
Land guardians of Netherlands attack Verdun
Land guardians of Netherlands attack Verdun
Cathedral Church of Charcas established in Charcas, Spanish Empire (later La Plata, now Sucre, Bolivia) [1]
Cathedral Church of Charcas established in Charcas, Spanish Empire (later La Plata, now Sucre, Bolivia) [1]
Siena drives Spanish troops out of Verdun
Siena drives Spanish troops out of Verdun
Battle of Ponza: Ottoman naval fleet led by Dragut defeats the Genoese fleet under Andrea Doria, capturing seven galleys
The Battle of Ponza (1552) was a naval battle that occurred near the Italian island of Ponza.
Khanate of Kazan is conquered by troops of Ivan Grozny
Kazan is the largest city and capital of Tatarstan, Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of 425.3 square kilometres (164.2 square miles), with...
Forces of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V begin a siege of the French-held city of Metz; siege eventually fails and is call
Forces of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V begin a siege of the French-held city of Metz; siege eventually fails and is called off in January 1553
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1552?
- In 1552, there were 14 significant historical events. Notable events include Gustav I, King of Sweden (56) marries his third wife, niece of his second wife Katarina Stenbock (17) at Vadstena Abbey, Dutch west coast hit by heavy storm, hundreds killed, France signs a secret treaty with Protestant German princes of the Holy Roman Empire.