Battle of Nancy
Jan 5 Battle of Nancy: Swiss Confederacy led by René II decisively defeats the Duchy of Burgundy, 7,000+ killed including the Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold
Earliest English Printed Book
Nov 18 First English dated printed book "Dictes & Sayengis of the Phylosophers" by William Caxton at his press in London
- Dec 11 Duchess Maria of Burgundy ends the 'Great Privilege' in states of The Netherlands
Gregory I
Gregory XIII
Julius II
Julius III
Leo X
Pius V