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Calendar year
Year 1556 (MDLVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. January 4 – In Japan, Saitō Yoshitatsu, the eldest son of Saitō Dōsan,
1556
Queen of France from 1547 to 1559
Francis when he was confirmed. Victoire (24 June 1556 – 17 August 1556). Died in infancy. Jeanne (24 June 1556). Stillborn Italian: Caterina de' Medici, pronounced
Catherine_de'_Medici
Natural disaster in Huaxian, China
deadliest earthquakes in history occurred in the early morning of 23 January, 1556 in Huaxian, Shaanxi, during the Ming dynasty. Most of the residents there
1556_Shaanxi_earthquake
King of Spain (1556–1598) and Portugal (1580–1598)
Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until
Philip_II_of_Spain
1556 battle during the Mughal conquest of the Sur Empire
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on 5 November 1556, between the Mughals under Akbar and king Hemu, titularly known as Hemchandra Vikramaditya.
Second_Battle_of_Panipat
Mughal emperor from 1530 to 1540 and from 1555 to 1556
Nasir al-Din Muhammad (Persian: نصیرالدین محمد, 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), commonly known by his regnal name Humayun (Persian: همایون, Persian pronunciation:
Humayun
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Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556
Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519 to 1556, King of Spain (as Charles I) from 1516 to 1556, King of Sicily and Naples from 1516 to 1554, and
Charles_V,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
English politician and courtier (c. 1508–1556)
Sir William Stafford, of Chebsey, in Staffordshire (c. 1508 – 5 May 1556) was an Essex landowner and the second husband of Mary Boleyn, who was the sister
William_Stafford_(courtier)
Comet
The Great Comet of 1556 (designated C/1556 D1 in modern nomenclature) was a comet that first appeared in February 1556, and which was observed throughout
Great_Comet_of_1556
1526–1857 empire in South Asia
instability of the empire became evident under his son, Humayun (reigned 1530–1556), who was forced into exile in Persia by the rebellious Sher Shah Suri (reigned
Mughal_Empire
Guide to Widely Accepted Fallacies. Carol Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8065-1556-4. Kruszelnicki, Karl; Adam Yazxhi (2006). Great Mythconceptions: The Science
List_of_common_misconceptions
Events from the year 1556 in art. Sofonisba Anguissola – Self-portrait at the easel Jan Sanders van Hemessen – The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Paolo
1556_in_art
Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558
July 1553 and Queen of Spain as the wife of King Philip II from January 1556 until her death in 1558. She made vigorous attempts to reverse the English
Mary_I
Monarchy in Europe (1282–1918)
empire at its greatest territorial extent. The abdication of Charles V in 1556 led to a division within the dynasty between his son Philip II of Spain and
Habsburg_monarchy
Historical region of the Low Countries (1556–1714)
the second period in history of the Habsburg Netherlands, that lasted from 1556 to 1714. This region comprised most of the modern states of the Netherlands
Spanish_Netherlands
Wife of William Shakespeare (1556–1623)
Anne Shakespeare (née Hathaway; 1556 – 6 August 1623), commonly known as Anne Hathaway and sometimes referred to as Agnes Hathaway (from her father's will)
Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare)
Anne_Hathaway_(wife_of_Shakespeare)
Mughal emperor from 1556 to 1605
known as Akbar the Great, was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. Akbar succeeded his father, Humayun, under a regent, Bairam Khan
Akbar
Military conflict
The Crimean-Circassian War of 1552–1556 was a military conflict between the Crimean Khanate and the Kabardian Principality. Kabardian prince Temruqo believed
Crimean–Circassian war (1552–1556)
Crimean–Circassian_war_(1552–1556)
Parabolic comet
resemblance to that of the comet of 1556. The comet of 1264, says Pingré, "is very probably the same as that of 1556; its periodical revolution is about
Great_Comet_of_1264
Akadémiai Kiadó (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɒkɒdeːmijɒji ˈkijɒdoː], lit. 'Academic publisher') is the publishing house of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Akadémiai_Kiadó
British noble
Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester (née Lady Elizabeth Hastings; 1546 – 24 August 1621) was a Scottish-born noblewoman. She was the daughter of
Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester (1546–1621)
Elizabeth_Somerset,_Countess_of_Worcester_(1546–1621)
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1556 to 1558
and the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, holding the office from 1556 to 1558 during the Marian Restoration of Catholicism. Pole was born at Stourton
Reginald_Pole
2016 Tennessee law
Senate Bill 1556 (SB 1556), officially called An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 63, relative to conscientious objections
Tennessee_Senate_Bill_1556
Country in Northwestern Europe
subsequently the Burgundian Netherlands. Following rule by Habsburg Spain (1556–1714), the Austrian Habsburgs (1714–1794), and Revolutionary France (1794–1815)
Belgium
War between the Tsardom of Russia and Kazans
The Kazan rebellion or Tatar Rebellion (1552–1556) was an uprising against Tsardom of Russia. It aimed to restore the Kazan Khanate, which the Russians
Kazan_rebellion
1556 siege
The siege of Oran of 1556 occurred when Ottoman troops from Algiers besieged the Spanish garrison in Oran. The siege, by land and sea, was ultimately lifted
Siege_of_Oran_(1556)
Subdivision of the Mughal Empire between 1580–1857
first Mughal Emperors Babur (1526–1530) and Humayun (1530–1540, restored 1556–57) ruled from Agra, unlike the preceding Delhi Sultans. In the mid-16th
Subah_of_Delhi
Decade
the world, taking the lead from Avaris, capital of the Hyksos in Egypt. 1556 BC—Cecrops I builds or rebuilds Athens following the great flood of Deucalion
1550s_BC
Member of the Parliament of England
Sir John Giffard (c. 1465-13 November 1556), of Chillington in Brewood, was a soldier, courtier, member of the English Parliament and Staffordshire landowner
John_Giffard_(died_1556)
King of France from 1547 to 1559
borders while the abdication of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in January 1556 and division of his empire between Spain and Austria provided France with
Henry_II_of_France
Country in North Africa
Muhammad dynasty after Kanem rule. Ottomans finally conquered Fezzan between 1556 and 1577. After a successful invasion of Tripoli by Habsburg Spain in 1510
Libya
This article covers 1556 in poetry. Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France)
1556_in_poetry
Mughal military commander and statesman (1501–1561)
years. In 1556, he played a leading role as a commander in Humayun's reconquest of Hindustan. At the time of Humayun's death on 27 January 1556, Bairam
Bairam_Khan
Metallic main-belt asteroid
1556 Wingolfia (provisional designation 1942 AA) is a metallic asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 30 kilometers in diameter
1556_Wingolfia
English warship, built 1556
The Mary Rose was a galleon of the English Tudor navy, built in 1555–1556. She was rebuilt during 1589. Her complement was 250 comprising 150 mariners
English_ship_Mary_Rose_(1556)
16th Century Danish Nobleman and Diplomat
Christian Barnekow (24 January 1556 – 21 February 1612) was a Danish nobleman, estate holder and diplomat. He was noted for his extensive travels. He is
Christian Barnekow (1556–1612)
Christian_Barnekow_(1556–1612)
Indian General, Wazir and King (1501–1556)
known as Hemu Vikramaditya and Hemchandra Vikramaditya; died 5 November 1556) was an Indian emperor who previously served as a general and Wazir of Adil
Hemu
Scottish clergyman, writer and historian (1514–1572)
Queen Dowager, Regent of Scotland (1556) A Letter of Wholesome Counsel Addressed to his Brethren in Scotland (1556) The Form of Prayers and Ministration
John_Knox
instability of the empire became evident under his son, Humayun (reigned 1530–1556), who was forced into exile in Persia by the rebellious Sher Shah Suri (reigned
List of emperors of the Mughal Empire
List_of_emperors_of_the_Mughal_Empire
a representative appointed by the Holy Roman emperor (1504-1556), the king of Spain (1556–1598, 1621–1706), and the archduke of Austria (1716-1794), to
List of governors of the Habsburg Netherlands
List_of_governors_of_the_Habsburg_Netherlands
English soldier, made Lord President of Munster
Sir Thomas Norris (1556–1599) was an English soldier. He sat in the Irish House of Commons, and was made Lord President of Munster in Ireland. His last
Thomas_Norris_(died_1599)
16th-century military action
Russian Invasion of the Astrakhan Khanate, which took place in 1554 and 1556, marked an important expansionist advance by the Tsardom of Russia over the
Russian conquest of the Astrakhan Khanate
Russian_conquest_of_the_Astrakhan_Khanate
1552 final battle of the Russo-Kazan Wars
new khan was invited from the Nogais. This guerrilla war lingered until 1556. During the existence of the khanate (1438–1552) Russian forces besieged
Siege_of_Kazan
English peer and translator (1480–1556)
Morley (1476/1480/1481 – 3 December 1553/1556), (notes to Parliamentary records show this as 25 November 1556) was an English peer and translator, Lord
Henry Parker, 10th Baron Morley
Henry_Parker,_10th_Baron_Morley
English politician
John Southcote of Bovey Tracey (1481 – 1556) was an English landowner and Member of Parliament, of the prominent Southcott family of Devon and Cornwall
John_Southcote_(died_1556)
Events from the year 1556 in France. Monarch – Henry II 5 February – Truce of Vaucelles: Fighting temporarily ends between France and Spain. February –
1556_in_France
English politician
Thomas Vernon (by 1532 – 4 June 1556) was an English politician. He was the second son of Thomas Vernon of Stokesay, Shropshire by Anne, daughter and co-heiress
Thomas_Vernon_(Shropshire_MP)
Holy Roman Emperor from 1556 to 1564
Ferdinand I (10 March 1503 – 25 July 1564) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1556, King of Bohemia, Hungary, and Croatia from 1526, and Archduke of Austria from
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand_I,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Savoyard diplomat
Eustace Chapuys ([østas ʃapɥi]; c. 1489/90/92 – 21 January 1556) was a Savoyard diplomat who served as Imperial ambassador to England from 1529 until 1545
Eustace_Chapuys
English politician
Sir William Hussey (by 1493 – 19 January 1556) was an English politician. He was the eldest son of John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford, who had been
William_Hussey_(died_1556)
Infanta of Spain, Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Portugal
Philip II during his trips to England to marry Mary I from 1554 to 1556, and 1556 to 1559. She was the mother of King Sebastian of Portugal. Married at
Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal
Joanna_of_Austria,_Princess_of_Portugal
Painting by Giovanni Battista Moroni
on canvas painting by Italian painter Giovanni Battista Moroni, from c. 1556–1560. It is believed to depict Countess Lucia Albani Avogadro, a 16th-century
Portrait_of_a_Lady_(Moroni)
Topics referred to by the same term
actress. Anne Hathaway may also refer to: Anne Hathaway (wife of Shakespeare) (1556–1623) "Anne Hathaway" (poem), a poem by Carol Ann Duffy Portrait of Anne
Anne Hathaway (disambiguation)
Anne_Hathaway_(disambiguation)
1439–1552 wars between Kazan and Russia
the Grand Principality of Moscow and the Khanate of Kazan between 1437 and 1556. Most of these were wars of succession in Kazan, in which Muscovy intervened
Russo-Kazan_Wars
English saint and martyr (1556–1586)
Margaret Clitherow (née Middleton, c. 1556 – 25 March 1586) was an English Catholic recusant known as The Pearl of York. She was pressed to death for refusing
Margaret_Clitherow
English nobleman
Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon (c. 1527 – 18 September 1556) was an English nobleman during the rule of the Tudor dynasty. Born into a family with
Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon
Edward_Courtenay,_1st_Earl_of_Devon
Form of earth shelter dwelling in northern China
continue to be used. However, they are unsafe in earthquakes. During the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, some 100,000 people died, mainly because large numbers
Yaodong
Historic military fort in England; intelligence service facility
Print as a circular keep with an outer wall. The castle was abandoned in 1556, only 11 years after construction, as a result of a review by the Marquis
Fort_Monckton
Indian journalist and writer (born 1963)
computing in India. He is the co-founder of BytesForAll and the founder of Goa 1556, an alternate publishing house. Frederick Noronha received a B.Com. degree
Frederick_Noronha
Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
the reigning duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow from 1547 to 1556 and of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1556 to 1576. In 1549, John Albert I saw to it that the parliament
John_Albert_I
article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1556. Unknown dates The first printing press in India is introduced by Jesuits
1556_in_literature
Former duchy in Italy (1395–1447; 1450–1796)
Monarchy and the Kingdom of France. It was ruled by Habsburg Spain from 1556 and it passed to Habsburg Austria in 1707 during the War of the Spanish Succession
Duchy_of_Milan
16th-century German colony in Venezuela
time, had them beheaded. Some years later, the abdication of Charles V in 1556 meant the definitive end of the Welser's attempt to re-assert their concession
Klein-Venedig
Entire period of Habsburg rule in the Low Countries (1482-1797)
Provinces in 1549, they were held by the Spanish branch of the Habsburgs from 1556, thus becoming known as the Spanish Netherlands from that time on. In 1581
Habsburg_Netherlands
architect (died 1607) c.1550 – Vittorio Cassar, Maltese architect (died c.1607) 1556 – Carlo Maderno, Ticinese-born baroque architect (died 1629) 1554 – Sebastiano
1550s_in_architecture
Act of the Parliament of England
1968. The act was adopted by the Parliament of Ireland as the Treason Act 1556 (3 & 4 Phil. & Mar. c. 11 (I)). Two other acts concerning treason were passed
Treason_Act_1554
Father of playwright William Shakespeare
living (or at least owned property) in Stratford-upon-Avon, where in October 1556 he bought two more properties, one on Greenhill Street and one on Henley
John_Shakespeare
16th-century King of Kartli
(Georgian: ლუარსაბ I; died 1556), of the Bagrationi dynasty, was a king (mepe) of the Georgian Kingdom of Kartli from 1527 to 1556. The eldest son of David
Luarsab_I
Swedish noblewoman (1556/1559–1583)
Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm (1556/1559 – June 1583) was a Swedish noblewoman, the illegitimate daughter of King John III of Sweden and Karin Hansdotter
Sofia_Gyllenhielm
Education occupation of guidance and counseling
Counseling & Development. 75 (4): 292–302. doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1997.tb02344.x. ISSN 1556-6676. "ISCA - Home". iscainfo.com. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
School_counselor
American heiress and historical figure
the 21st Century". SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3279543. ISSN 1556-5068. Getlen, Larry (April 19, 2021). "The shocking story behind NYC's Cooper
Ann_Cooper_Hewitt
Kingdom of England politician
Sir Henry Long (ca. 1489–1556) was born in Wiltshire, the eldest surviving son and heir of Sir Thomas Long of Draycot, landowner, of Draycot Cerne in Wiltshire
Henry_Long_(died_1556)
appear before the bishop Catherine, wife of Peter Martyr Vermigli, exhumed 1556, Cambridge Martin Bucer, Professor of Divinity, exhumed and burnt 6 February
List of Protestant martyrs of the English Reformation
List_of_Protestant_martyrs_of_the_English_Reformation
Ermolao (Almorò) Barbaro (c. 1493 – 3 November 1556) was a Venetian patrician, diplomat, governor and officer in the Venetian navy. Barbaro was born around
Ermolao_Barbaro_(died_1556)
Italian painter (c. 1480–1556/57)
Lorenzo Lotto (c. 1480 – 1556/57) was an Italian Renaissance painter, draughtsman, and illustrator, traditionally placed in the Venetian school, though
Lorenzo_Lotto
United Nations resolution adopted in 2004
United Nations Security Council resolution 1556, adopted on 30 July 2004, after recalling resolutions 1502 (2003) and 1547 (2004) on the situation in Sudan
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1556
United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1556
Waste († 1556), Derby, England Bartlet Green († 1556), Smithfield, London, England John Hullier († 1556), Cambridge, England John Forman († 1556), East
Lists of executed people for religious offenses
Lists_of_executed_people_for_religious_offenses
Trajano Boccalini (1556 – 16 November 1613) was an Italian satirist. Boccalini was born in Loreto, the son of an architect; he himself adopted that profession
Trajano_Boccalini
Irish Act creating County Laois and County Offaly
Settlement of Laois and Offaly Act 1556 (3 & 4 Phil. & Mar. c. 2 (I)) was an act of the Parliament of Ireland passed in 1556 which resulted in the creation
Settlement of Laois and Offaly Act 1556
Settlement_of_Laois_and_Offaly_Act_1556
16th-century statue of the Child Jesus
of Victories in Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic. First appearing in 1556, pious legends claim that the statue once belonged to Teresa of Ávila and
Infant_Jesus_of_Prague
16th-century Protestant exiles
These forms and standards were printed in 1556 as the Book of Geneva which went through several editions after 1556 in Geneva and was in official use in the
English Congregation in Geneva
English_Congregation_in_Geneva
Mayor of London in the 1500s
Lands (the Muscovy Company). He proceeded to the Mayoralty of London in 1556–57, his sheriffs being William Harpur, Master Merchant Taylor, and John White
Thomas_Offley
16th-century movement in Western Christianity
3 January 1521. The newly elected Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (r. 1519–1556) wanted to outlaw Luther at the Diet of Worms, but could not make the decision
Reformation
One hundred years, from 1501 to 1600
his De re metallica. 1556: Akbar defeats Hemu at the Second battle of Panipat. 1556: Russia conquers the Astrakhan Khanate. 1556–1605: During his reign
16th_century
The year 1556 CE in science and technology included a number of events, some of which are listed here. January 23 – Shaanxi earthquake in China. February
1556_in_science
Scottish reformer (1556–1614)
July 1556 – 1614) was a Scottish divine and reformer, son of the laird of Baldovie, in Forfarshire. Melville was born at Baldovie in Angus in 1556 and
James Melville (Scottish minister)
James_Melville_(Scottish_minister)
Spanish armored cruiser of 1898–1931
Charles V (1500–1558), who was King of Spain from 1516 to 1556 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556. Emperador Carlos V′s designed was derived from that
Spanish cruiser Emperador Carlos V
Spanish_cruiser_Emperador_Carlos_V
Mother of William Shakespeare (1536-1608)
Warwickshire. She was the youngest of eight daughters, and when her father died in 1556 she inherited land at Snitterfield and Wilmcote from him as a dowry. The
Mary_Shakespeare
Italian author and blackmailer (1492–1556)
ˌær-/, Italian: [ˈpjɛːtro areˈtiːno]; 19 or 20 April 1492 – 21 October 1556) was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist and blackmailer, who wielded
Pietro_Aretino
Indian historian (born 1931)
has written several works, including The Agrarian System of Mughal India, 1556–1707, An Atlas of the Mughal Empire, Essays in Indian History: Towards a
Irfan_Habib
English peer and politician
John Carey, 3rd Baron Hunsdon (born c. 1556, died 1617) was an English peer, politician and Governor of Berwick-upon-Tweed. He was a son of Henry Carey
John_Carey,_3rd_Baron_Hunsdon
Title of the ruler of Finland
adopted by King Johan III of Sweden, who had been the duke of Finland in 1556–1563. It was briefly revived in 1802–1805 for Prince Carl Gustav, who died
Grand_Duke_of_Finland
Khan of Crimea from 1512 to 1577
Kazan to Russia in 1552, the fall of the Astrakhan Khanate to Russia in 1556, and the burning of Moscow by the Crimean Tatars in 1571. Another notable
Devlet_I_Giray
Union of states in the 16th-century Low Countries
inherited by the House of Habsburg in 1482, and held by Habsburg Spain from 1556. Starting in 1512, the Provinces formed the major part of the Burgundian
Seventeen_Provinces
Mw 7.6 earthquake in Hebei, China
deadliest earthquake in recorded history (excluding the famine deaths from the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake) and one of the worst disasters in China by death toll
1976_Tangshan_earthquake
Spanish actor (born 1969)
or Fiction?". Journal of Forensic Sciences. 59 (1): 167–174. doi:10.1111/1556-4029.12359. PMID 24329037. S2CID 14413385. Frosty (14 August 2008). "Javier
Javier_Bardem
16th-century English military officer
Sir Henry Bagenal PC (c. 1556 – 14 August 1598) was an English-born soldier who primarily served in Ireland. He was Marshal of the Royal Irish Army during
Henry_Bagenal
German silkwoman & Protestant reformer (??–1556)
Joan or Jane Wilkinson (née North) (d.1556) was silkwoman to Anne Boleyn and Lady Lisle and a Protestant reformer. She was a friend of other leading reformers
Joan_Wilkinson_(died_1556)
Place in Haryana
district, Haryana, India. It is famous for three major battles fought in 1526, 1556 and 1761. The city is also known as 'city of weavers', 'textile city' and
Panipat
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Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Lancashire)
English (chiefly Lancashire) : habitational name from Rigby in Lancashire, named with Old Norse hryggr ‘ridge’ + býr ‘farm’, ‘settlement’.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lady, Wife, Friend
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
King of the Earth
Girl/Female
Biblical
Not having obtained mercy, not pitied.
Male
Italian
Italian name derived from the patronymic surname Alvisio, which ultimately derived from Germanic Hlodovic, thus sharing the same etymology as French Louis, ALVISE means "famous warrior."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Delightful; Pleasing; Handsome
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Brave; Achiever
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Artist; Goddess Parvati; Artistic
Girl/Female
Latin
Blackbird.
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