1519: what happened around the world

In 1519, 17 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, Celali Revolts and Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–21 among the best known. 51 more were already under way, such as Italian Wars and Ottoman Wars in Europe. 13 things were founded or built that year, from Château de Chambord and Santo Niño de Cebú.

17events began
51already under way
13founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges14

Revolts, massacres and attacks2

Expeditions1

Already under way in 151951

Founded or built in 151913

Stories that pass through 1519

The Unification of JapanFrom the Ōnin War to the fall of Osaka, 1467–1615 The Discovery of AmericaFifty-three years, from a beach in the Bahamas to the silver of Potosí, 1492–1545 Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 Magellan's CircumnavigationFive ships out, one ship home, 1519–1522

Nearby years

1499 1500 1509 1513 1514 1516 1519 1520 1521 1522 1524 1526 1527 All of the 16th century →

Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →