1535
| 1535 • Conquest of Tunis by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, begins with the destruction of Barbarossa's fleet. Following eventual capture of the city from the Ottoman Empire, around 30,000 inhabitants are massacred. |
1585
Age: 50y
| 1585 • The Treaty of Nemours forces King Henry III of France to capitulate to the demands of the Catholic League, triggering the Eighth War of Religion (also known as the War of the Three Henrys) to begin in France. |
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Age: 72y
1607
Age: 72y
| 1607 • The Bank of Genoa fails after the announcement of national bankruptcy in Spain. |
1607
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| 1607 • Jamestown: The colony bears extreme toil in strengthening the fort [from John Smith, Proceedings (Barbour 1964:210)]. |