1548
Silver Strike at Zacatecas
Spanish prospectors struck rich silver veins in the arid highlands of Zacatecas, opening a second great American silver frontier alongside Potosi.
Ignatius Publishes the Spiritual Exercises
Ignatius of Loyola's short handbook of meditations on the life of Christ appeared in print after years of manuscript circulation.
Interim of Augsburg
Charles V imposed the Augsburg Interim on the German Protestant princes after his victory at Muehlberg, allowing limited Protestant practices while restoring…
Anne of Cleves Comfortable Retirement
Anne of Cleves, long since divorced from Henry VIII but respected as the King's good sister, lived quietly in her English country estates.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1548?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1548. The most significant is Silver Strike at Zacatecas: Spanish prospectors struck rich silver veins in the arid highlands of Zacatecas, opening a second great American silver frontier alongside Potosi.
What era was 1548 part of?
1548 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1548?
The events from 1548 span North America and Europe.