1543 Facts for Kids

The year 1543 was a time of many important events around the world. From big battles to new scientific ideas, this year saw changes in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Kings and queens made big decisions, and explorers continued to discover new lands.

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	15th century – 16th century – 17th century
Decades:	1510s 1520s 1530s – 1540s – 1550s 1560s 1570s
Years:	1540 1541 1542 – 1543 – 1544 1545 1546

Major Events of 1543
People Born in 1543
People Who Died in 1543
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Major Events of 1543

Battles and Conflicts

On February 21, a big fight called the Battle of Wayna Daga happened. An army made up of soldiers from Ethiopia and Portugal worked together. They defeated the army of Adal, which was led by Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi.
From September to October, the city of Landrecies in Picardy was under attack. Forces led by Emperor Charles V tried to take it over. However, they had to leave when the French army came closer.
On August 5, soldiers from the Turkish and French armies took control of the city of Nice. They were led by a famous admiral named Khair ed-Din Barbarossa.

New Ideas and Discoveries

In May, a very important book was published by Nicolaus Copernicus. The book was called De revolutionibus orbium coelestium. In it, Copernicus suggested that the Earth and other planets actually orbit the Sun. This was a huge idea that changed how people thought about space.
The people of Japan received their very first firearms this year. These new weapons came from Portuguese sailors whose ship had been wrecked.
Martin Luther published his book On the Jews and Their Lies.

Royal Weddings

On July 12, King Henry VIII of England got married for the sixth time. His new wife was Catherine Parr. This was also Catherine's third marriage. Princess Elizabeth, who would later become a famous queen, was at the wedding.

Freedom for Native Americans

In the Spanish colonies, a new rule was announced. It said that Native Americans were free. This was against the wishes of the local settlers who lived there.

People Born in 1543

January 18 – Alfonso Ferrabosco, an Italian composer.
January 31 – Tokugawa Ieyasu, who would become a very important leader in Japan.
February 15 – Charles III, Duke of Lorraine.
February 16 – Kano Eitoku, a famous Japanese painter.
April 1 – François de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguières, a Constable of France.
September 14 – Claudio Aquaviva, an Italian Jesuit leader.