Spanish King Philip II (10) marries Elisabeth of Valois (13), daughter of Henry II of France
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1560. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1560 Timeline
Spanish King Philip II (10) marries Elisabeth of Valois (13), daughter of Henry II of France
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559.
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
England and Scotland sign Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the...
Turkish fleet recaptures Djerba from Spaniards
Turkish fleet recaptures Djerba from Spaniards
Elizabeth Báthory is born
Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, known for hungarian countess and alleged serial killer, was born on 1560-08-07.
Events
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
Failed assault on royal palace in Amboise, France
England and Scotland sign Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the...
Turkish fleet recaptures Djerba from Spaniards
Turkish fleet recaptures Djerba from Spaniards
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1560?
- In 1560, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Spanish King Philip II (10) marries Elisabeth of Valois (13), daughter of Henry II of France, Christian fleet under Gian Andrea lands at Djerba, North Africa, Spanish fleet occupies Djerba near Tripoli.
- Who was born in 1560?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1560, including Elizabeth Báthory is born.