1537
Sublimis Deus Declares Indigenous Humanity
Pope Paul III issued the bull Sublimis Deus, proclaiming that the native peoples of the Americas were fully human, possessed of souls, and not to be enslaved.
Cusco Drops the Encomienda
Under pressure from reformers and bishops, the colonial authorities in Peru began trying to regulate the grim labor drafts of the encomienda system.
Queen Jane Dies in Childbirth
Henry VIII's third queen, Jane Seymour, delivered the longed-for male heir Edward at Hampton Court and died twelve days later of puerperal fever.
Diego de Almagro Invades Chile
The conquistador Diego de Almagro marched a ragged army south from Peru into Chile in search of gold, crossing the Andes in a murderous winter that killed…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1537?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1537. The most significant is Sublimis Deus Declares Indigenous Humanity: Pope Paul III issued the bull Sublimis Deus, proclaiming that the native peoples of the Americas were fully human, possessed of souls, and not to be enslaved.
What era was 1537 part of?
1537 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1537?
The events from 1537 span Europe and South America.