1568
Dutch Revolt Begins at Heiligerlee
A small Dutch force under Louis of Nassau defeated a Spanish detachment at Heiligerlee in Groningen.
Nobunaga Enters Kyoto
Oda Nobunaga rode into the imperial capital of Kyoto at the head of fifty thousand men and installed Ashikaga Yoshiaki as puppet shogun.
Egmont and Hoorn Beheaded
The Flemish Catholic nobles Lamoral of Egmont and Philip de Montmorency, Count of Hoorn, were beheaded in Brussels's market square on Alba's orders…
Morisco Revolt in the Alpujarras
Muslim converts in the Alpujarra mountains south of Granada rose against Philip II's decrees banning Arabic dress, language, and customs.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1568?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1568. The most significant is Dutch Revolt Begins at Heiligerlee: A small Dutch force under Louis of Nassau defeated a Spanish detachment at Heiligerlee in Groningen.
What era was 1568 part of?
1568 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1568?
The events from 1568 span Europe and East Asia.