| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 26 |
The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. |
Feb 21 |
Philip II routes cardinal Granvelle to Franche-Comte |
Mar 13 |
Cardinal Granvelle flees Brussels |
Apr 11 |
England & France sign Peace of Troyes |
Apr 11 |
Liege prince-bishop Robert van Bergen resigns |
May 31 |
Battle on Gotland: Lubeck & Denmark beat Sweden |
Jul 25 |
Maximilian II succeeds his father Ferdinand I as Holy Roman Emperor |
Aug 18 |
Spanish king Philip II joins Council of Trente |
Sep 29 |
Robert Dudley becomes Earl of Leicester |
Oct 18 |
John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America |
Dec 31 |
Willem van Orange demands freedom of conscience/religion |
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