1526: what happened around the world

In 1526, 23 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Mohács, Battle of Panipat and Ottoman–Habsburg Wars among the best known. 53 more were already under way, such as Italian Wars and Ottoman Wars in Europe. 22 things were founded or built that year, from Mughal Empire and Habsburg monarchy.

23events began
53already under way
22founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges17

Revolts, massacres and attacks5

Treaties, councils and politics1

Already under way in 152653

Came to an end in 15263

Founded or built in 152622

Stories that pass through 1526

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

Nearby years

1516 1519 1520 1521 1522 1524 1526 1527 1529 1532 1534 1538 1542 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 →