before
1533
| 1533 • Ivan IV succeeds his father Vasili III as Grand Prince of Muscovy at three years old. |
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marriageElizabeth Eden Essex, England ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
about
Age: 25y
1558
Age: 25y
birth of childGriselda Barnes She was two years old at the time of her brother's death in February 1561. She was under the guardianship of Sir William Petre, who referred to her once as his daughter. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1558 • Geneva becomes independent from the Canton of Bern. |
1559
Sep 4
Age: 26y
deathHis will was made July 7th of that year. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1559 • April 3 – Peace of Cateau Cambrésis: France makes peace with England and Spain, ending the Italian War of 1551–1559. France gives up most of its gains in Italy (including Savoy), keeping only Saluzzo, but keeps the three Lorraine bishoprics of Metz, Toul, and Verdun, and the formerly English town of Calais. |