1571
Lepanto
In the Gulf of Patras, a Holy League fleet under Don Juan of Austria destroyed the Ottoman navy in the largest galley battle in history.
Manila Founded
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi moved the Spanish capital of the Philippines to a sheltered bay on Luzon and founded Manila on the ruins of a Muslim settlement…
Nobunaga Burns Mount Hiei
Infuriated by the warrior monks of the Enryakuji temple complex, Oda Nobunaga surrounded Mount Hiei outside Kyoto and burned every monastery and village…
Crimean Tatars Burn Moscow
The Crimean khan Devlet I Giray led a raiding army to the gates of Moscow and set the wooden city alight.
Russian Crimea Raid
Crimean Tatars under Devlet Giray raided deep into Muscovy and reached Moscow, setting the wooden suburbs alight.
Royal Exchange Opens in London
Sir Thomas Gresham's new Royal Exchange opened in London as a meeting place for merchants, modeled on the Antwerp bourse.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1571?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 1571. The most significant is Lepanto: In the Gulf of Patras, a Holy League fleet under Don Juan of Austria destroyed the Ottoman navy in the largest galley battle in history.
What era was 1571 part of?
1571 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1571?
The events from 1571 span Europe, Southeast Asia and East Asia.