1552: what happened around the world

In 1552, 24 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Peace of Passau, 1552 Siege of Eger and Siege of Kazan among the best known. 67 more were already under way, such as Council of Trent and Italian Wars. 8 things were founded or built that year, from Fort Saint Elmo and Fort Saint Michael.

24events began
67already under way
8founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges18

Revolts, massacres and attacks2

Treaties, councils and politics2

Expeditions2

Already under way in 155267

Came to an end in 15523

Founded or built in 15528

Stories that pass through 1552

The Unification of JapanFrom the Ōnin War to the fall of Osaka, 1467–1615 Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500

Nearby years

1529 1532 1534 1538 1542 1545 1552 1554 1555 1556 1558 1560 1562 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 →