Battle of the Scheldt: Dutch rebel Sea Beggar fleet led by Lodewijk van Boisot defeats the Spanish and sinks 15 Spanish
Battle of the Scheldt: Dutch rebel Sea Beggar fleet led by Lodewijk van Boisot defeats the Spanish and sinks 15 Spanish ships
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1574. This year saw 12 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1574 Timeline
Battle of the Scheldt: Dutch rebel Sea Beggar fleet led by Lodewijk van Boisot defeats the Spanish and sinks 15 Spanish
Battle of the Scheldt: Dutch rebel Sea Beggar fleet led by Lodewijk van Boisot defeats the Spanish and sinks 15 Spanish ships
Zeeland falls to Dutch rebels
Zeeland falls to Dutch rebels
Spanish troops plunder Krommenie, Wormerveer, and Jisp in the Netherlands
Spanish troops plunder Krommenie, Wormerveer, and Jisp in the Netherlands
Spanish garrison of Middelburg, Netherlands, surrenders
The siege of Middelburg (1572–1574) lasted over a year during the Eighty Years' War.
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
Polish King Hendrik of Anjou secretly leaves Poland
Polish King Hendrik of Anjou secretly leaves Poland
Ram Das becomes the 4th Sikh Guru
Ram Das becomes the 4th Sikh Guru
Turkish fleet recaptures Tunis
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as "Grand Tunis", has about 2,700,000 inhabitants.
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of maroon
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk (inspired Robinson Crusoe story)
Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by imperial architect Mimar Sinan, officially opens in
Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by imperial architect Mimar Sinan, officially opens in Edirne, Turkey
Innocent X is born
Innocent X is born
Charles IX dies
Charles IX dies
Events
Zeeland falls to Dutch rebels
Zeeland falls to Dutch rebels
Spanish troops plunder Krommenie, Wormerveer, and Jisp in the Netherlands
Spanish troops plunder Krommenie, Wormerveer, and Jisp in the Netherlands
Spanish garrison of Middelburg, Netherlands, surrenders
The siege of Middelburg (1572–1574) lasted over a year during the Eighty Years' War.
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots
Polish King Hendrik of Anjou secretly leaves Poland
Polish King Hendrik of Anjou secretly leaves Poland
Ram Das becomes the 4th Sikh Guru
Ram Das becomes the 4th Sikh Guru
Turkish fleet recaptures Tunis
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as "Grand Tunis", has about 2,700,000 inhabitants.
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
The Siege of Leiden is lifted by the Watergeuzen and the forces of Admiral Boisot
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of maroon
Discovery of uninhabited Juan Fernández Islands off Chile by Spanish sailor Juan Fernández - later famous home of marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk (inspired Robinson Crusoe story)
Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by imperial architect Mimar Sinan, officially opens in
Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, designed by imperial architect Mimar Sinan, officially opens in Edirne, Turkey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1574?
- In 1574, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include Battle of the Scheldt: Dutch rebel Sea Beggar fleet led by Lodewijk van Boisot defeats the Spanish and sinks 15 Spanish , Zeeland falls to Dutch rebels, Spanish troops plunder Krommenie, Wormerveer, and Jisp in the Netherlands.
- Who was born in 1574?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1574, including Innocent X is born.
- Who died in 1574?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1574, including Charles IX dies.