1536 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	15th century – 16th century – 17th century
Decades:	1500s 1510s 1520s – 1530s – 1540s 1550s 1560s
Years:	1533 1534 1535 – 1536 – 1537 1538 1539

The year 1536 was a time of big changes in Europe and beyond. Kings and queens made important decisions, new lands were explored, and people's religious beliefs led to major events. It was a year when England saw a new queen, new cities were founded, and wars continued between powerful rulers.

Key Events of 1536
Notable Deaths in 1536
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Key Events of 1536

New Cities and Explorations

On February 2, a Spanish explorer named Pedro de Mendoza started a new city. He founded Buenos Aires in what is now Argentina. This was an important step in the history of South America.
The country of Portugal divided its lands in Brazil into fifteen special areas. These areas were given to different people to manage and develop.

Changes in England

England saw many changes in its royal family. On May 19, Anne Boleyn, who was the second wife of King Henry VIII, was executed.
Just eleven days later, on May 30, King Henry VIII married his third wife, Jane Seymour.
Later that year, on October 29, Jane Seymour was officially crowned as the Queen of England.
There was a large protest in York called the Pilgrimage of Grace. It happened on October 13. This protest was about religious changes in England. A leader named Robert Aske helped to calm things down.
King Henry VIII also closed many religious buildings. This was part of his plan to take control of the church's wealth. Some of the places that closed included:
A new law was passed that officially joined Wales with England. This meant that Wales became a full part of England.

Religious and Political Shifts

On February 25, a man named Jacob Hutter was executed because of his religious beliefs. He was burned at a stake.
In Denmark, a new form of Christianity called Protestantism was introduced. This changed the main religion of the country.
In Peru, a leader named Manco Capac II started a rebellion. He fought against the rule of the Spanish.
A war began again between King Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V. King Francis took control of an area called Savoy and captured the city of Turin.

Notable Deaths in 1536

On January 7, Catherine of Aragon passed away. She was the first wife of King Henry VIII of England.
As mentioned earlier, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, was executed on May 19.