1549
Xavier Lands at Kagoshima
Francis Xavier stepped ashore at Kagoshima in southern Japan with two Jesuit companions and a converted Japanese guide named Anjiro.
Book of Common Prayer Imposed
Thomas Cranmer's English-language Book of Common Prayer became mandatory in every parish church in England.
Portuguese Fort at Salvador Founded
The Portuguese crown founded the city of Salvador da Bahia as the capital of colonial Brazil…
Kett's Rebellion in Norfolk
A Norfolk tanner named Robert Kett led a rising of commoners against enclosure of common pastures.
Prayer Book Rebellion in Cornwall
Devon and Cornish commoners rose in protest at the imposition of the new English Book of Common Prayer…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1549?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1549. The most significant is Xavier Lands at Kagoshima: Francis Xavier stepped ashore at Kagoshima in southern Japan with two Jesuit companions and a converted Japanese guide named Anjiro.
What era was 1549 part of?
1549 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1549?
The events from 1549 span East Asia, Europe and South America.