Historical Events In 1564
Saturday, 15 March 2025
Jan 26 In the year 1564 the Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
Feb 06 Christopher Marlowe, English poet/dramatist (Dr Faustus) in the year 1564.
Feb 15 Galileo Galilei, Pisa Italy, astronomer/physicist on this day in history.
Feb 15 The birth of Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist and astronomer in the year 1564.
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 Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte in the year 1564.
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 in the year 1564.
Apr 11 England & France sign Peace of Troyes on this day in history.
Apr 23 In the year 1564 the birth of William Shakespeare, English playwright
Apr 26 William Shakespeare baptized in the year 1564.
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 in the year 1564.
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lübeck & Denmark beat Sweden in the year 1564.
May 31 Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden on this day in history.
Jun 02 Gellius Faber, [Jelle Smit], Fries theologist, dies on this day in history.
Jul 25 Ferdinand I, German Emperor (1558-64), dies at 61 on this day in history.
Jul 25 Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand II as RC emperor in the year 1564.
Aug 18 Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente in the year 1564.
Sep 29 On this day in history robert Dudley becomes earl of Leicester
Oct 02 On this day in history andreas Vesalius, [Andries of Wesel], Flemish anatomist, dies at 49
Oct 03 On this day in history christophorus Fabritius, [Christoffel Smit], calvinist vicar, burned
Oct 04 On this day in history pietro P Vergerio, Italian theologist/bishop of Croatia, dies
Oct 05 Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer in the year 1564.
Oct 18 On this day in history john Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America
Dec 24 Abraham C Bloemaert, painter/cartoonist/engraver in the year 1564.
Dec 31 In the year 1564 willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion