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Pope Urban VII
1521Aug, 4

Pope Urban VII

Pope Urban VII (d. 1590)
Pope Urban VII (Latin: Urbanus VII; Italian: Urbano VII; 4 August 1521 – 27 September 1590), born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was head of the Catholic Church, and ruler of the Papal States from 15 to 27 September 1590. His twelve-day papacy was the shortest in history.

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    Cebu (island)

    Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
  • 17Apr

    Diet of Worms

    Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
  • 18Apr

    Diet of Worms

    Trial of Martin Luther begins its second day during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. He refuses to recant his teachings despite the risk of excommunication.
  • 23Aug

    Gustav I of Sweden

    Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
  • 29Aug

    Nándorfehérvár

    The Ottoman Turks capture Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade).