Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1559. This year saw 10 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1559 Timeline
Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands
Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands
England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary
Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary
Exhumed corpse of heretic David Jorisz burned in Basel
Exhumed corpse of heretic David Jorisz burned in Basel
Jewish quarter of Prague burned and looted
Jewish quarter of Prague burned and looted
Spanish explorer de Luna lands in Pensacola Bay, Florida
Spanish explorer de Luna lands in Pensacola Bay, Florida
Spanish Archbishop Bartolomé de Carranza is arrested as a heretic
Bartolomé Carranza (1503 – 2 May 1576, sometimes called de Miranda or de Carranza y Miranda) was a Navarrese priest of the Dominican Order, theologian and Archbishop of Toledo.
Five Spanish ships sink in storm off Tampa, about 600 die
Five Spanish ships sink in storm off Tampa, about 600 die
Christian II dies
Christian II dies
Events
Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands
Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands
England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Spain & France sign 2nd Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary
Scottish Protestants under John Knox uprise against queen mother Mary
Exhumed corpse of heretic David Jorisz burned in Basel
Exhumed corpse of heretic David Jorisz burned in Basel
Jewish quarter of Prague burned and looted
Jewish quarter of Prague burned and looted
Spanish explorer de Luna lands in Pensacola Bay, Florida
Spanish explorer de Luna lands in Pensacola Bay, Florida
Spanish Archbishop Bartolomé de Carranza is arrested as a heretic
Bartolomé Carranza (1503 – 2 May 1576, sometimes called de Miranda or de Carranza y Miranda) was a Navarrese priest of the Dominican Order, theologian and Archbishop of Toledo.
Five Spanish ships sink in storm off Tampa, about 600 die
Five Spanish ships sink in storm off Tampa, about 600 die
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1559?
- In 1559, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Elizabeth I is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey in London, Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht & Woudrichem, Netherlands, England and France sign the first Treaty of Le Cateau-Cambrésis.
- Who died in 1559?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1559, including Christian II dies.