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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 15th century16th century17th century
Decades: 1500s  1510s  1520s  – 1530s –  1540s  1550s  1560s
Years: 1534 1535 153615371538 1539 1540

The year 1537 was a time of important events in history, especially in Europe. During this year, a future king was born, and a queen passed away. It was also a time when new foods, like the potato, were brought to Europe, changing how people ate.

Important People Born in 1537

In 1537, a very important person was born:

Important People Who Died in 1537

Sadly, a queen passed away in 1537:

  • October 24Jane Seymour: Jane Seymour was the Queen of England and the wife of King Henry VIII. She was the mother of Edward VI.

New Things in Europe

In 1537, something new and exciting arrived in Europe:

  • Potatoes: This year is often noted as when potatoes were first brought to Europe. This vegetable came from the Americas and would later become a very important food crop around the world.

Other Notable People of 1537

Here are a few other important figures from around this time:

  • Willem IV van den Bergh: He was a Dutch nobleman and a military leader.
  • Saint Gerolamo Emiliani: He was an Italian priest who founded a religious order. He dedicated his life to helping orphans and the poor.
  • Pedro de Mendoza: He was a Spanish explorer and soldier. He is known for founding the city of Buenos Aires in South America.

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In Spanish: 1537 para niños

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