Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible begins his march to Novgorod
The massacre of Novgorod was an attack launched by Ivan the Terrible's oprichniki on the city of Novgorod, Russia, in 1570.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1570. This year saw 15 significant events.
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1570 Timeline
Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible begins his march to Novgorod
The massacre of Novgorod was an attack launched by Ivan the Terrible's oprichniki on the city of Novgorod, Russia, in 1570.
Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign and
Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign and absolves her subjects from allegiance to the crown
First atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World) is published by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp with 70 maps
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius, strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman and originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp, it…
Spanish viceroy Alva banishes Zutphen City's only physician, Joost Sweiter, "because he is a Jew"
Spanish viceroy Alva banishes Zutphen City's only physician, Joost Sweiter, "because he is a Jew"
The Regent of Scotland, the Earl of Moray, is assassinated, triggering a civil war
The Regent of Scotland, the Earl of Moray, is assassinated, triggering a civil war
Anti-Portuguese uprising on Ternate, Moluccas
Anti-Portuguese uprising on Ternate, Moluccas
King Philip II bans foreign Dutch students as part of his attempted suppression of Protestantism
King Philip II bans foreign Dutch students as part of his attempted suppression of Protestantism
Polish Calvinists, Lutherans and Hernhutters unify against Jesuits
Polish Calvinists, Lutherans and Hernhutters unify against Jesuits
Battles between Spanish troops & followers of Sultan Suleiman
Battles between Spanish troops & followers of Sultan Suleiman
Ottoman Empire invades Venetian controlled Cyprus and lays siege to its cities. Gains control of the island August 1571.
Ottoman Empire invades Venetian controlled Cyprus and lays siege to its cities. Gains control of the island August 1571.
Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye grants more freedom to Huguenots
The Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed on 8 August 1570 by Charles IX of France, Gaspard II de Coligny and Jeanne d'Albret, to end the third war (1568-70) of the French Wars of Religion. The...
Cypriot city of Nicosia falls to the Ottomans; afterward, an estimated 20,000 citizens are massacred, and the rest are s
Cypriot city of Nicosia falls to the Ottomans; afterward, an estimated 20,000 citizens are massacred, and the rest are sold into slavery
All Saints Flood, tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland; killing more than 1,000 peop
All Saints Flood, tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland; killing more than 1,000 people.
The Geuzen (a confederacy of Calvinist Dutch nobles) under Herman de Ruyter occupies Loevestein
The Geuzen (a confederacy of Calvinist Dutch nobles) under Herman de Ruyter occupies Loevestein
Sweden and Denmark signs Peace of Stettin
Sweden and Denmark signs Peace of Stettin
Events
Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign and
Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign and absolves her subjects from allegiance to the crown
First atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World) is published by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp with 70 maps
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius, strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman and originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp, it…
Spanish viceroy Alva banishes Zutphen City's only physician, Joost Sweiter, "because he is a Jew"
Spanish viceroy Alva banishes Zutphen City's only physician, Joost Sweiter, "because he is a Jew"
The Regent of Scotland, the Earl of Moray, is assassinated, triggering a civil war
The Regent of Scotland, the Earl of Moray, is assassinated, triggering a civil war
Anti-Portuguese uprising on Ternate, Moluccas
Anti-Portuguese uprising on Ternate, Moluccas
King Philip II bans foreign Dutch students as part of his attempted suppression of Protestantism
King Philip II bans foreign Dutch students as part of his attempted suppression of Protestantism
Polish Calvinists, Lutherans and Hernhutters unify against Jesuits
Polish Calvinists, Lutherans and Hernhutters unify against Jesuits
Battles between Spanish troops & followers of Sultan Suleiman
Battles between Spanish troops & followers of Sultan Suleiman
Ottoman Empire invades Venetian controlled Cyprus and lays siege to its cities. Gains control of the island August 1571.
Ottoman Empire invades Venetian controlled Cyprus and lays siege to its cities. Gains control of the island August 1571.
Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye grants more freedom to Huguenots
The Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed on 8 August 1570 by Charles IX of France, Gaspard II de Coligny and Jeanne d'Albret, to end the third war (1568-70) of the French Wars of Religion. The...
Cypriot city of Nicosia falls to the Ottomans; afterward, an estimated 20,000 citizens are massacred, and the rest are s
Cypriot city of Nicosia falls to the Ottomans; afterward, an estimated 20,000 citizens are massacred, and the rest are sold into slavery
All Saints Flood, tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland; killing more than 1,000 peop
All Saints Flood, tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland; killing more than 1,000 people.
The Geuzen (a confederacy of Calvinist Dutch nobles) under Herman de Ruyter occupies Loevestein
The Geuzen (a confederacy of Calvinist Dutch nobles) under Herman de Ruyter occupies Loevestein
Sweden and Denmark signs Peace of Stettin
Sweden and Denmark signs Peace of Stettin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1570?
- In 1570, there were 15 significant historical events. Notable events include Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible begins his march to Novgorod, Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign and , First atlas "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (Theatre of the World) is published by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp with 70 maps.