Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1564. This year saw 6 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 3 notable figures passed away.
The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism
Influential politician Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
(-31st) The first battle of Öland (between the islands of Gotland and Öland): Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (24 June 1532 – 4 September 1588) was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death.
John Hawkins begins his second trip to America
William Shakespeare playwright and poet, known for english playwright and poet, was born on 1564-04-23. William Shakespeare (23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor.
Michelangelo, Italian artist and architect, known for italian artist and architect, died on 1564-02-18.
John Calvin, French protestant reformer, known for french protestant reformer, died on 1564-05-27.
Andreas Vesalius anatomist, physician and author, known for anatomist, physician and author, died on 1564-10-02.
The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism
Influential politician Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels
England and France sign the Treaty of Troyes
(-31st) The first battle of Öland (between the islands of Gotland and Öland): Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (24 June 1532 – 4 September 1588) was an English statesman and the favourite of Elizabeth I from her accession until his death.
John Hawkins begins his second trip to America
Michelangelo, Italian artist and architect, known for italian artist and architect, died on 1564-02-18.
John Calvin, French protestant reformer, known for french protestant reformer, died on 1564-05-27.
Andreas Vesalius anatomist, physician and author, known for anatomist, physician and author, died on 1564-10-02.