1523
Zwingli Reforms Zurich
In Zurich, the priest Huldrych Zwingli convinced the town council to strip images from the churches, abolish the Mass, and clerical celibacy.
Portuguese Expelled from Guangzhou
After years of unruly behavior, Portuguese traders were expelled from the Chinese port of Guangzhou following a clash with Ming officials.
Sweden Elects Gustav Vasa
A young nobleman named Gustav Eriksson, who had escaped captivity in Denmark disguised as a peasant, was crowned King of Sweden at Strangnas.
Rhodes Garrison Sails for Malta
After the surrender of Rhodes, the Knights of Saint John sailed away in their galleys, carrying the wounded, the sick, and their archives.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1523?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1523. The most significant is Zwingli Reforms Zurich: In Zurich, the priest Huldrych Zwingli convinced the town council to strip images from the churches, abolish the Mass, and clerical celibacy.
What era was 1523 part of?
1523 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1523?
The events from 1523 span Europe and East Asia.