Notable Historical Events - 1547
1547 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 16 |
Ivan IV the Terrible (17) crowns himself 1st tsar of Moscow |
Jan 19 |
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, executed in the Tower of London for treason |
Jan 28 |
9-year-old Edward VI succeeds Henry VIII as king of England |
Feb 20 |
King Edward VI of England was enthroned following death of Henry VIII |
Mar 31 |
Henry II succeeds Francois I as king of France |
Apr 24 |
Battle of Muhlberg: Emperor Karel V vs ruler Johan F the Brave |
May 16 |
Protestant German monarch surrenders to Karel in Wittenberg |
May 19 |
Monarch Johan Frederik surrenders to Karel |
Jun 13 |
King Ferdinand of Austria subjects himself on Turkish sultan Suleiman |
Jun 20 |
Count Philip van Hessen captured |
Jun 21 |
Great fire in Moscow |
Jul 25 |
Henry II of France is crowned. |
Sep 1 |
Charles demands creation of Imperial League (German state) |
Sep 10 |
Battle at Pinkie, Midlothian: English beat the Scots |
Sep 10 |
English demand Edward VI, 10, wed Mary Queen of Scots, 5 |
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