1554: what happened around the world

In 1554, 26 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557, Battle of Marciano and Battle of Renty among the best known. 72 more were already under way, such as Council of Trent and Italian Wars. 13 things were founded or built that year, from São Paulo and Egeskov Castle.

26events began
72already under way
13founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges22

Revolts, massacres and attacks1

Treaties, councils and politics1

Accidents and fires1

Expeditions1

Already under way in 155472

Came to an end in 15544

Founded or built in 155413

Stories that pass through 1554

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

Nearby years

1532 1534 1538 1542 1545 1552 1554 1555 1556 1558 1560 1562 1565 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 →