1524
German Peasants' War Erupts
Inspired by Luther's rhetoric of Christian liberty, peasants in Swabia, Thuringia, and Franconia rose against their landlords demanding lower rents and common…
Verrazzano Charts the North American Coast
The Florentine navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, sailing under French colors, traced the coastline from the Carolinas to Newfoundland and became the first…
Giovanni da Verrazzano Dies
The Florentine navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, having charted the North American coast for France, later sailed to the Caribbean where Carib islanders…
Verrazzano Enters New York Bay
The Florentine navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, aboard the French ship Dauphine, became the first European to sail into the harbor at the mouth of the Hudson…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1524?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1524. The most significant is German Peasants' War Erupts.
What era was 1524 part of?
1524 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1524?
The events from 1524 span Europe, North America and South America.