1521 facts for kids
The year 1521 was a time of big changes around the world. Important events happened in Europe and the Americas. This year saw major religious discussions and the end of a powerful empire. It was also a year when famous explorers continued their journeys.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1490s 1500s 1510s – 1520s – 1530s 1540s 1550s |
| Years: | 1518 1519 1520 – 1521 – 1522 1523 1524 |
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Important Events of 1521
Key Moments in History
- April 17 – A religious leader named Martin Luther spoke to a big meeting. This meeting was called the Diet of Worms in Germany. Luther refused to change his ideas about the church. His teachings later became known as Lutheranism.
- May 17 – Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, was a powerful noble in England. He was executed because he was accused of treason. Treason means being disloyal to your country or ruler.
- August 13 – The powerful Aztec Empire in what is now Mexico came to an end. Its ruler surrendered to Spanish conquistadors. These were Spanish explorers and soldiers who conquered lands.
- August 29 – The Ottoman Turks were a strong empire from what is now Turkey. They captured a city called Nándorfehérvár. Today, this city is known as Belgrade and is the capital of Serbia.
People Born in 1521
- August 4 – Pope Urban VII was born. He later became the leader of the Catholic Church in 1590.
Famous People Who Died in 1521
- April 21 – The famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan died. He was leading the first trip around the world by ship.
- July – Juan Ponce de Leon also died this year. He was a Spanish explorer who traveled to Florida.
Images for kids
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Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu
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Saint Margaret of Lorraine
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King Manuel I of Portugal
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Blessed Domenico Spadafora
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March–April: Ferdinand Magellan's voyage around the world.
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May 25: Martin Luther outlawed.
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Hans Maler zu Schwaz, Portrait of a beardless man with the inscription: „ALS MAN. 1521. ZALT. WAS. ICH. 33. IAR ALT“ (mutatis mutandis to English: „as we had in 1521, I was 33 years old)
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Lorenzo Lotto, Christ Taking Leave of His Mother
See also
In Spanish: 1521 para niños
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