Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century
Decades: 1490s 1500s 1510s 1520s 1530s 1540s - 1550s - 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s
Years: 1549 1550 1551 1552 1553 - 1554 - 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559
Events
- February 12 - After claiming the throne of England the previous year, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason.
- July 25 - Marriage between Queen Mary I of England and King Philip of Naples, only son of Emperor Charles V.
- 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
Births
- November 30 - Sir Philip Sidney, English courtier and poet
Deaths
- February 12 - Lady Jane Grey, deposed Queen of England.
Common misspelling and questions (FAQ)
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