1507
The Name America Is Born
In the Vosges town of Saint-Die, a German cartographer named Martin Waldseemueller printed a world map with a small new continent labeled America, in honor…
Almeida Crushes Mamluks at Diu
The Portuguese viceroy Francisco de Almeida engaged a combined Mamluk, Ottoman, and Gujarati fleet off the Indian port of Diu.
Safavid Azerbaijan Consolidated
Shah Ismail I completed his conquest of Azerbaijan and marched west into Diyarbakir, absorbing the last Aq Qoyunlu remnants.
Afonso de Albuquerque Captures Hormuz Approach
The Portuguese commander Afonso de Albuquerque attempted his first assault on the island fortress of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Fra Bartolomeo Paints the Vision of St. Bernard
In the cloisters of San Marco in Florence, the Dominican friar and painter Fra Bartolomeo completed his luminous Vision of Saint Bernard…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1507?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1507. The most significant is The Name America Is Born.
What era was 1507 part of?
1507 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1507?
The events from 1507 span Europe, South Asia and Middle East.