before
1530
| 1530 • A flood engulfs Rome. |
1552
Jun
Age: 22y
marriageCatherine Tyrrell |
| 1552 • In the Persian Gulf, the Ottoman Empire Red Sea Fleet attacks the Portuguese stronghold of Hormuz but fails to capture it. |
about
Age: 26y
1556
Age: 26y
birth of childThomas Baker Thomas was born before January 1557, because at that time he is mentioned in his grandfather's will. His older brother John died in 1596 "aged over 40", and considering his parents marriage in 1552, this means John was likely born around 1553-4, with Thomas being born about a year later. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1556 • Ivan the Terrible conquers Astrakhan, opening the Volga River to Russian traffic and trade. |
1594
May 27
Age: 64y
| 1594 • First voyage of Willem Barents in the Arctic Ocean in search of the North-east passage. |