Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years
Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1563. This year saw 8 significant events.
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1563 Timeline
Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years
Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years
Russian troops occupy Polotsk Lithuania
The siege of Polotsk was the siege of the Lithuanian fortress of Polotsk that took place in the winter of 1562 and 1563.
Huguenot Jean de Poltrot assassinates French General Duke François de Guise with a shot from his pistol
The First French War of Religion (2 April 1562 – 19 March 1563) was the opening civil war of the French Wars of Religion.
British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England
British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England
Peace of Amboise: Rights for Huguenots
The Edict of Amboise, also known as the Edict of Pacification, was signed at the Château of Amboise on 19 March 1563 by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France.
French army recaptures Le Havre after the English garrison surrenders after a siege
The First French War of Religion (2 April 1562 – 19 March 1563) was the opening civil war of the French Wars of Religion.
Jewish community of Neutitschlin, Moravia, expelled
Jewish community of Neutitschlin, Moravia, expelled
Maximilian is chosen king of Hungary
Maximilian II (31 July 1527 – 12 October 1576) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 until his death in 1576.
Events
Russian troops occupy Polotsk Lithuania
The siege of Polotsk was the siege of the Lithuanian fortress of Polotsk that took place in the winter of 1562 and 1563.
Huguenot Jean de Poltrot assassinates French General Duke François de Guise with a shot from his pistol
The First French War of Religion (2 April 1562 – 19 March 1563) was the opening civil war of the French Wars of Religion.
British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England
British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England
Peace of Amboise: Rights for Huguenots
The Edict of Amboise, also known as the Edict of Pacification, was signed at the Château of Amboise on 19 March 1563 by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France.
French army recaptures Le Havre after the English garrison surrenders after a siege
The First French War of Religion (2 April 1562 – 19 March 1563) was the opening civil war of the French Wars of Religion.
Jewish community of Neutitschlin, Moravia, expelled
Jewish community of Neutitschlin, Moravia, expelled
Maximilian is chosen king of Hungary
Maximilian II (31 July 1527 – 12 October 1576) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 until his death in 1576.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1563?
- In 1563, there were 8 significant historical events. Notable events include Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years, Russian troops occupy Polotsk Lithuania, Huguenot Jean de Poltrot assassinates French General Duke François de Guise with a shot from his pistol.