1546
Martin Luther Dies at Eisleben
The reformer died in his birthplace at Eisleben, aged sixty-two, after preaching his last sermon.
Death of Sher Shah Suri
The Afghan emperor Sher Shah Suri, India's most efficient medieval administrator, died when a powder store exploded during his siege of the Rajput fortress…
Xavier Preaches in the Moluccas
The Spanish Jesuit Francis Xavier, sailing east under Portuguese auspices, preached among the Malay-speaking fishermen of the Spice Islands.
Bartolome de las Casas Becomes Bishop
The Dominican reformer Bartolome de las Casas was installed as bishop of Chiapas…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1546?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1546. The most significant is Martin Luther Dies at Eisleben: The reformer died in his birthplace at Eisleben, aged sixty-two, after preaching his last sermon.
What era was 1546 part of?
1546 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1546?
The events from 1546 span Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia and North America.