1579
Union of Utrecht
Seven northern provinces of the Netherlands signed a defensive pact at Utrecht, pledging to fight the Spanish together.
Drake Claims Nova Albion
Francis Drake careened his ship in a sheltered cove on the Pacific coast of what is now northern California and claimed the land for Queen Elizabeth, calling…
Akbar Proclaims the Mahzar
Akbar issued the Mahzar, a decree declaring himself the final arbiter on disputed questions of Islamic law in the Mughal Empire.
Drake Captures the Cacafuego
Off the Pacific coast of Peru, Francis Drake's Golden Hind overtook the enormous Spanish silver ship Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion, called by sailors…
Union of Arras
The Catholic southern provinces of the Netherlands signed the Union of Arras, pledging loyalty to Philip II in return for the withdrawal of Spanish troops.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1579?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1579. The most significant is Union of Utrecht: Seven northern provinces of the Netherlands signed a defensive pact at Utrecht, pledging to fight the Spanish together.
What era was 1579 part of?
1579 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1579?
The events from 1579 span Europe, North America, South Asia and South America.