Historical Events In 1544
Friday, 26 July 2024
Jan 19 In the year 1544 francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)
Jan 30 Adrian van Goes becomes land advocate of Holland in the year 1544.
Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) on this day in history.
Apr 14 In the year 1544 battle at Carignano: French troops under Earl d'Enghien beat Swiss
Apr 30 On this day in history thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England
May 01 On this day in history turkish troops occupy Hungary
May 17 In the year 1544 scot earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII
May 17 In the year 1544 scottish Earl Matthew van Lennox signs secret treaty with Henry VIII
May 23 In the year 1544 german emperor Charles V recognizes king Christian III of Denmark
May 24 In the year 1544 william Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism)
May 29 In the year 1544 jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68
Jul 14 English troops attack The Canal in the year 1544.
Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 on this day in history.
Jul 19 Italian War of 1542: The Siege of Boulogne began in the year 1544.
Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle on this day in history.
Aug 17 Imperial/English armies occupy Saint-Dizier France in the year 1544.
Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 in the year 1544.
Sep 18 In the year 1544 charles V of Germany & Francis I of France sign Peace of Crepy
Sep 30 King Henry VIII draws his armies out of France on this day in history.
Nov 10 On this day in history antwerps painter John Matsys banished
Nov 19 In the year 1544 pope Paul III opens council of Trente
Nov 27 On this day in history ascanio Trombeti, composer
Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) on this day in history.