1529
Siege of Vienna
Suleiman's army, bogged down by autumn rains, reached the walls of Vienna and began mining its bastions.
Imam Ahmad Gragn Invades Ethiopia
The Somali imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, remembered as Gragn the Left-Handed, led a jihadi army of Adal out of Harar and into the Ethiopian highlands.
Marburg Colloquy Fails
Luther and Zwingli met at Marburg in an attempt to unite the German and Swiss wings of the Reformation.
Treaty of Zaragoza Divides the Pacific
Spain and Portugal, still squabbling over the Spice Islands, drew another meridian around the back of the globe.
Charles V Enters Bologna
The emperor arrived in Bologna to be crowned by the pope, traveling with a train of thousands and a menagerie that included an elephant.
Peace of Cambrai
Louise of Savoy and Margaret of Austria, the mothers of Francis I and Charles V, negotiated the Ladies' Peace at Cambrai, ending another round of the Italian…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1529?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1529. The most significant is Siege of Vienna: Suleiman's army, bogged down by autumn rains, reached the walls of Vienna and began mining its bastions.
What era was 1529 part of?
1529 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1529?
The events from 1529 span Europe and Africa.