1528 facts for kids

The year 1528 was a time of important changes and events around the world. People saw big battles, new lands being explored, and even serious health challenges. This year also marked the start of famous buildings and the publication of important books.

Key Events of 1528

Battles and Conflicts

• June 19 – The Battle of Landriano took place in Italy. A French army, led by Marshal St. Pol, suffered a major defeat. This battle was a significant moment in the ongoing conflicts in Europe at the time.

Exploration and New Discoveries

• November 6 – A Spanish explorer named Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca became the first known European to step foot in what is now Texas. He had been shipwrecked and was exploring the new lands. This was a big moment for European exploration in North America.

Political Changes and Independence

• Andrea Doria, a powerful admiral, led a revolt against the French. He helped the city of Genoa become an independent state once again.
• Montenegro, a country in Southeast Europe, gained more freedom to govern itself. This happened while it was still under the power of the Ottoman Empire.
• The Maya people successfully pushed out the Spanish Conquistadors from the Yucatán Peninsula. This showed their strength and determination to protect their land.
• Spain took direct control over the important port city of Acapulco in what is now Mexico. This was important for trade and travel across the Pacific Ocean.

Health Challenges

• A serious illness called the Bubonic plague broke out in England. This disease was very dangerous and caused many people to get sick.
• England also experienced the fourth major outbreak of the sweating sickness. This mysterious illness caused people to sweat a lot and could be deadly. This time, the disease also spread to parts of northern Europe.

Art, Architecture, and Learning

• The beautiful St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England was finally completed. It is a famous example of Gothic architecture.
• Work began on the grand Chateau Fontainebleau in France. This palace would become a famous home for French kings and queens.
• Cardinal Wolsey, an important figure in England, started a new college in Ipswich. This helped to improve education in the area.
• The famous artist Michelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) began working on the defenses of Florence, a major city in Italy.
• Baldassare Castiglione published his famous book, The Book of the Courtier. This book taught people about the manners and skills needed to be a good courtier (someone who advises a ruler).

Images for kids

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  Jeanne III of Navarre

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  Albrecht Dürer

See also

In Spanish: 1528 para niños