1557
Portuguese Lease Macao
After decades of informal trading, Portuguese merchants obtained permission from Ming authorities to establish a permanent settlement on the peninsula of Macao.
Spanish Bankruptcy and Saint-Quentin
Philip II defeated the French at Saint-Quentin and captured the constable of France…
Akbar's Uncle Bairam Khan Regent
The young Akbar's regent Bairam Khan imposed discipline on Mughal nobles, crushed Sikandar Shah Suri at Mankot, and consolidated Punjab, Delhi, and Agra…
Japanese Christianity Grows in Kyushu
Jesuits operating out of Nagasaki, Hirado, and Bungo saw steady conversions among the Kyushu daimyo, who appreciated Portuguese trade as much as Catholic…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1557?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1557. The most significant is Portuguese Lease Macao: After decades of informal trading, Portuguese merchants obtained permission from Ming authorities to establish a permanent settlement on the peninsula of Macao.
What era was 1557 part of?
1557 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1557?
The events from 1557 span East Asia, Europe and South Asia.