Historical Events In 1564
Friday, 21 February 2025
Jan 26 The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism on this day in history.
Feb 06 Christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus) on this day in history.
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist on this day in history.
Feb 15 On this day in history the birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer
Feb 18 Michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian sculptor/painter (David), dies at 88 in the year 1564.
Feb 18 On this day in history michelangelo dies in Rome.
Feb 21 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comté in the year 1564.
Feb 21 On this day in history philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte
Feb 26 On this day in history christopher Marlowe, dramatist (Dr Faustus), baptized
Mar 09 David Fabricius, Essens Germany, astronomer (discoved variable star) in the year 1564.
Mar 13 Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels on this day in history.
Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes on this day in history.
Apr 23 The birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright in the year 1564.
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized on this day in history.
Apr 26 On this day in history william Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon England, playwright (Hamlet)
May 27 On this day in history jean Caulvin, [John Calvin], priest/church reformer, dies at 54
May 31 Battle on Gotland Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
Jun 02 On this day in history gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies
Jul 25 On this day in history ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61
Jul 25 In the year 1564 maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor
Aug 18 In the year 1564 spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente
Sep 29 Robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester on this day in history.
Oct 02 On this day in history andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 Christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned in the year 1564.
Oct 04 In the year 1564 pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer on this day in history.
Oct 18 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America in the year 1564.
Dec 24 In the year 1564 abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver
Dec 31 In the year 1564 willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion