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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1584. This year saw 10 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.

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1584 Timeline

  1. Last day of the Julian calendar in Bohemia and The Holy Roman Empire

    Last day of the Julian calendar in Bohemia and The Holy Roman Empire

  2. Ieper surrenders to Duke of Parma

    Ieper surrenders to Duke of Parma

  3. Seven West Frisian towns divide the monasteries of Egmond, Blokker, and St. Pietersdal in the Dutch Republic

    Seven West Frisian towns divide the monasteries of Egmond, Blokker, and St. Pietersdal in the Dutch Republic

  4. Earl Adolf of Nieuwenaar and Meurs becomes viceroy of Gelderland

    Earl Adolf of Nieuwenaar and Meurs becomes viceroy of Gelderland

  5. Spanish army leader Richebourg conquers Liefkenshoek, Belgium

    Spanish army leader Richebourg conquers Liefkenshoek, Belgium

  6. San Lorenzo del Escorial Palace in Madrid finished

    San Lorenzo del Escorial Palace in Madrid finished

  7. Ghent surrenders to Duke of Parma

    Alexander Farnese (Italian: Alessandro Farnese, Spanish: Alejandro Farnesio; 27 August 1545 – 3 December 1592) was an Italian noble and military leader, who was Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Castro...

  8. William Louis of Nassau appointed Stadtholder of Friesland

    William the Silent or William the Taciturn (Dutch: Willem de Zwijger; 24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), more commonly known in the Netherlands as William of Orange (Dutch: Willem van Oranje), was the...

  9. English parliament expels Jesuits

    English parliament expels Jesuits

  10. Habsburg Spain and Catholic France sign the secret Treaty of Joinville to combat Protestantism in Europe

    Habsburg Spain and Catholic France sign the secret Treaty of Joinville to combat Protestantism in Europe

  11. Frederick Henry is born

    Frederick Henry is born

  12. Ivan the Terrible dies

    Ivan the Terrible dies

Events

Last day of the Julian calendar in Bohemia and The Holy Roman Empire

Last day of the Julian calendar in Bohemia and The Holy Roman Empire

Ieper surrenders to Duke of Parma

Ieper surrenders to Duke of Parma

Seven West Frisian towns divide the monasteries of Egmond, Blokker, and St. Pietersdal in the Dutch Republic

Seven West Frisian towns divide the monasteries of Egmond, Blokker, and St. Pietersdal in the Dutch Republic

Earl Adolf of Nieuwenaar and Meurs becomes viceroy of Gelderland

Earl Adolf of Nieuwenaar and Meurs becomes viceroy of Gelderland

Spanish army leader Richebourg conquers Liefkenshoek, Belgium

Spanish army leader Richebourg conquers Liefkenshoek, Belgium

San Lorenzo del Escorial Palace in Madrid finished

San Lorenzo del Escorial Palace in Madrid finished

Ghent surrenders to Duke of Parma

Alexander Farnese (Italian: Alessandro Farnese, Spanish: Alejandro Farnesio; 27 August 1545 – 3 December 1592) was an Italian noble and military leader, who was Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Castro...

William Louis of Nassau appointed Stadtholder of Friesland

William the Silent or William the Taciturn (Dutch: Willem de Zwijger; 24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), more commonly known in the Netherlands as William of Orange (Dutch: Willem van Oranje), was the...

English parliament expels Jesuits

English parliament expels Jesuits

Habsburg Spain and Catholic France sign the secret Treaty of Joinville to combat Protestantism in Europe

Habsburg Spain and Catholic France sign the secret Treaty of Joinville to combat Protestantism in Europe

Famous Births

Notable Deaths

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1584?
In 1584, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Last day of the Julian calendar in Bohemia and The Holy Roman Empire, Ieper surrenders to Duke of Parma, Seven West Frisian towns divide the monasteries of Egmond, Blokker, and St. Pietersdal in the Dutch Republic.
Who was born in 1584?
1 notable figure was born in 1584, including Frederick Henry is born.
Who died in 1584?
1 notable figure passed away in 1584, including Ivan the Terrible dies.

People in 1584

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