1527 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	15th century – 16th century – 17th century
Decades:	1490s 1500s 1510s – 1520s – 1530s 1540s 1550s
Years:	1524 1525 1526 – 1527 – 1528 1529 1530

The year 1527 was a time of big changes across Europe and beyond. Important events happened in politics, religion, and exploration. New schools were founded, and famous people were born and died.

Key Events of 1527
Notable People Born in 1527
Notable People Who Died in 1527
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Key Events of 1527

Religious Changes and Conflicts

On January 5, Felix Manz, one of the first leaders of the Swiss Anabaptists, was put to death in Zürich. The Anabaptists were a group who believed in adult baptism, which was different from the main church at the time.
The Protestant Reformation began in Sweden. This was a major religious movement that led to the creation of new Christian churches separate from the Roman Catholic Church.
People from the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg had to leave their city. They moved to Jena to escape a serious outbreak of the plague, a dangerous disease.

Wars and Power Shifts

On May 6, Spanish and German soldiers attacked and took over Rome. This event is known as the Sack of Rome. It forced Pope Clement VII, the leader of the Catholic Church, to make peace with Emperor Charles V.
On May 16, the people of Florence in Italy forced out the powerful Medici family for the second time. Florence then became a republic again, meaning it was governed by elected officials, not a ruling family.
In the Battle of Tokay, Ferdinand of Austria defeated John Zápolya. This battle helped Ferdinand take control of most of Hungary. John Zapolya then asked the Ottoman Turks for help.
In Somalia, Ahmed Gragn defeated the Ethiopian army. He used new firearms, which were powerful weapons for that time.

Exploration and New Settlements

The Spanish finished conquering the highlands of Guatemala. They also founded the first Guatemala City, which was called Ciudad Vieja.
The Spanish explorer Francisco de Montejo began his invasion of Yucatán, a region in what is now Mexico.

Education and New Institutions

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School was founded in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK. This school was started by Bishop John Vesey.

Notable People Born in 1527

March 21 – Hermann Finck: A German composer and music theorist. He studied and wrote about music.
April 14 – Abraham Ortelius: A famous mapmaker and geographer. He created one of the first modern atlases.
July 13 – John Dee: An English mathematician, astronomer, and geographer. He was also an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
July 31 – Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor: He later became the Holy Roman Emperor, a powerful ruler in Europe.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo: An Italian artist known for his unique portraits made from fruits, vegetables, and other objects.
Philip II of Spain: He would later become the King of Spain, ruling a vast empire.

Notable People Who Died in 1527

January 21 – Juan de Grijalva: A Spanish explorer who traveled along the coast of Mexico.
June 21 – Niccolò Machiavelli: A famous Italian writer and statesman. He wrote "The Prince," a very important book about politics.
July 28 – Rodrigo de Bastidas: A Spanish explorer who mapped parts of the Caribbean coast of South America.
Boabdil: The last Moorish king of Granada in Spain.
Felix Manz: One of the co-founders of the Anabaptist movement in Switzerland.