1554

Years: 1551 1552 1553 - 1554 - 1555 1556 1557
Decades: 1520s 1530s 1540s - 1550s - 1560s 1570s 1580s
Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century

Events

February 12 - After claiming the throne of England the previous year, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason alongside her husband.
March 17 - Princess Elizabeth imprisoned in The Tower
April 12 - Mary of Guise becomes Regent of Scotland
July 23 - 25 - Wedding of Queen Mary I of England and King Philip of Naples, only son of Emperor Charles V in Winchester, England
August 12 - Battle of Renty. French forces led by Francis, Duke of Guise turn back an invasion of Picardy by Charles V.
The French forces in Siena surrender to the Imperialists after a long siege
Mikael Agricola becomes the bishop of Turku
Jesuits found Sao Paulo in Brazil


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