1615
Siege of Osaka Castle
Ieyasu, now retired but watchful, besieged the last refuge of his rivals, the Toyotomi.
Cervantes Publishes Don Quixote Part Two
Ten years after the first volume and goaded by a fraudulent sequel, Cervantes published the second part of his masterpiece.
Dutch Seize the Moluccas from Portugal
VOC warships and marines methodically captured Portuguese forts across the Molucca Islands…
Hasekura Tsunenaga Reaches Spain
A samurai envoy named Hasekura Tsunenaga, dispatched by the lord of Sendai, arrived in Seville after crossing the Pacific and traversing New Spain.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1615?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1615. The most significant is Siege of Osaka Castle: Ieyasu, now retired but watchful, besieged the last refuge of his rivals, the Toyotomi.
What era was 1615 part of?
1615 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1615?
The events from 1615 span East Asia, Europe and Southeast Asia.