Countess Charlotte of Nassau marries duke Claude de la Tremoille
Countess Charlotte of Nassau marries duke Claude de la Tremoille
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1598. This year saw 21 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
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1598 Timeline
Countess Charlotte of Nassau marries duke Claude de la Tremoille
Countess Charlotte of Nassau marries duke Claude de la Tremoille
Edict of Nantes grants political rights to French Huguenots
The Edict of Nantes was an edict signed in April 1598 by King Henry IV of France that granted the Calvinist Protestants of France, also known as Huguenots, substantial rights in the nation, which was…
Battle of Noryang Point: In the final naval battle of the Imjin War, the allied Korean and Chinese fleets decisively def
Battle of Noryang Point: In the final naval battle of the Imjin War, the allied Korean and Chinese fleets decisively defeat the Japanese
Boris Godunov seizes Russian throne on death of Feodor I
Boris Feodorovich Godunov was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty.
Jews are expelled from Genoa, Italy
Jews are expelled from Genoa, Italy
Pope Clement VIII seizes the Duchy of Ferrara after the death of Alfonso II d'Este
Alfonso II d'Este (22 November 1533 – 27 October 1597) was Duke of Ferrara from 1559 to 1597. He was a member of the House of Este.
Boris Godunov chosen as Tsar of Russia
Boris Godunov chosen as Tsar of Russia
Boris Godunov crowned Tsar of Russia
Boris Feodorovich Godunov was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty.
First theater performance in America, the Spanish comedy "Rio Grande"
First theater performance in America, the Spanish comedy "Rio Grande"
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
France & Spain sign Peace of Vervins
The Peace of Vervins or Treaty of Vervins was signed between the representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain under the auspices of the papal legates of Clement VIII, on 2 May 1598 at...
Albert VII Archduke of Austria and Isabella, daughter of Philip II of Spain granted rule of the Habsburg Netherlands (af
Albert VII Archduke of Austria and Isabella, daughter of Philip II of Spain granted rule of the Habsburg Netherlands (after they marry)
Battle of San Juan: British forces led by Sir George Clifford attack Spanish-held San Juan, capturing the citadel El Mor
Battle of San Juan: British forces led by Sir George Clifford attack Spanish-held San Juan, capturing the citadel El Moro and holding for 65 days [1]
Disastrous Dutch expedition to find new spice routes and harass Spanish territories leaves Rotterdam, only one of the fi
Disastrous Dutch expedition to find new spice routes and harass Spanish territories leaves Rotterdam, only one of the five ships with just 36 crew ever return [1]
Spanish theater plays "Moros y Los Cristianos" in Rio Grande
Spanish theater plays "Moros y Los Cristianos" in Rio Grande
Deed of Transfer proclaims the Netherlands' independence
Deed of Transfer proclaims the Netherlands' independence
Dutch sailors claim the island of Mauritius for the Netherlands and name it after Maurice, Prince of Orange and Count of
Dutch sailors claim the island of Mauritius for the Netherlands and name it after Maurice, Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau
Spanish General and strategist Bernardino de Mendoza occupies Fort Rhine
Spanish General and strategist Bernardino de Mendoza occupies Fort Rhine
Spanish troops under Bernardino de Mendoza conquer Doetinchem
Spanish troops under Bernardino de Mendoza conquer Doetinchem
Jacob Cornelius van Neck's merchant fleet reaches Bantam, West-Java on second Dutch expedition to Indonesia
Jacob Cornelius van Neck's merchant fleet reaches Bantam, West-Java on second Dutch expedition to Indonesia
Battle of Curalaba: the Mapuche people led by Pelentaru revolt and inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern
Battle of Curalaba: the Mapuche people led by Pelentaru revolt and inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern Chile
Maarten Tromp is born
Maarten Tromp, Dutch admiral, known for dutch admiral, was born on 1598-04-23. Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp or Maarten van Tromp (23 April 1598 – 31 July 1653) was an army general and admiral in the…
Gian Lorenzo Bernini is born
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and architect, known for italian sculptor and architect, was born on 1598-12-07.
Events
Edict of Nantes grants political rights to French Huguenots
The Edict of Nantes was an edict signed in April 1598 by King Henry IV of France that granted the Calvinist Protestants of France, also known as Huguenots, substantial rights in the nation, which was…
Battle of Noryang Point: In the final naval battle of the Imjin War, the allied Korean and Chinese fleets decisively def
Battle of Noryang Point: In the final naval battle of the Imjin War, the allied Korean and Chinese fleets decisively defeat the Japanese
Boris Godunov seizes Russian throne on death of Feodor I
Boris Feodorovich Godunov was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty.
Jews are expelled from Genoa, Italy
Jews are expelled from Genoa, Italy
Pope Clement VIII seizes the Duchy of Ferrara after the death of Alfonso II d'Este
Alfonso II d'Este (22 November 1533 – 27 October 1597) was Duke of Ferrara from 1559 to 1597. He was a member of the House of Este.
Boris Godunov chosen as Tsar of Russia
Boris Godunov chosen as Tsar of Russia
Boris Godunov crowned Tsar of Russia
Boris Feodorovich Godunov was the de facto regent of Russia from 1585 to 1598 and then tsar from 1598 to 1605 following the death of Feodor I, the last of the Rurik dynasty.
First theater performance in America, the Spanish comedy "Rio Grande"
First theater performance in America, the Spanish comedy "Rio Grande"
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
Jacob van Neck's merchant fleet departs for Java, modern day Indonesia
France & Spain sign Peace of Vervins
The Peace of Vervins or Treaty of Vervins was signed between the representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain under the auspices of the papal legates of Clement VIII, on 2 May 1598 at...
Albert VII Archduke of Austria and Isabella, daughter of Philip II of Spain granted rule of the Habsburg Netherlands (af
Albert VII Archduke of Austria and Isabella, daughter of Philip II of Spain granted rule of the Habsburg Netherlands (after they marry)
Battle of San Juan: British forces led by Sir George Clifford attack Spanish-held San Juan, capturing the citadel El Mor
Battle of San Juan: British forces led by Sir George Clifford attack Spanish-held San Juan, capturing the citadel El Moro and holding for 65 days [1]
Disastrous Dutch expedition to find new spice routes and harass Spanish territories leaves Rotterdam, only one of the fi
Disastrous Dutch expedition to find new spice routes and harass Spanish territories leaves Rotterdam, only one of the five ships with just 36 crew ever return [1]
Spanish theater plays "Moros y Los Cristianos" in Rio Grande
Spanish theater plays "Moros y Los Cristianos" in Rio Grande
Deed of Transfer proclaims the Netherlands' independence
Deed of Transfer proclaims the Netherlands' independence
Dutch sailors claim the island of Mauritius for the Netherlands and name it after Maurice, Prince of Orange and Count of
Dutch sailors claim the island of Mauritius for the Netherlands and name it after Maurice, Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau
Spanish General and strategist Bernardino de Mendoza occupies Fort Rhine
Spanish General and strategist Bernardino de Mendoza occupies Fort Rhine
Spanish troops under Bernardino de Mendoza conquer Doetinchem
Spanish troops under Bernardino de Mendoza conquer Doetinchem
Jacob Cornelius van Neck's merchant fleet reaches Bantam, West-Java on second Dutch expedition to Indonesia
Jacob Cornelius van Neck's merchant fleet reaches Bantam, West-Java on second Dutch expedition to Indonesia
Battle of Curalaba: the Mapuche people led by Pelentaru revolt and inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern
Battle of Curalaba: the Mapuche people led by Pelentaru revolt and inflict a major defeat on Spanish troops in southern Chile
Famous Births
birth
Maarten Tromp is born
Maarten Tromp, Dutch admiral, known for dutch admiral, was born on 1598-04-23. Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp or Maarten van Tromp (23 April 1598 – 31 July 1653) was an army general and admiral in the…
birth
Gian Lorenzo Bernini is born
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and architect, known for italian sculptor and architect, was born on 1598-12-07.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1598?
- In 1598, there were 21 significant historical events. Notable events include Countess Charlotte of Nassau marries duke Claude de la Tremoille, Edict of Nantes grants political rights to French Huguenots, Battle of Noryang Point: In the final naval battle of the Imjin War, the allied Korean and Chinese fleets decisively def.
- Who was born in 1598?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1598, including Maarten Tromp is born, Gian Lorenzo Bernini is born.