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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 15th century16th century17th century
Decades: 1510s  1520s  1530s  – 1540s –  1550s  1560s  1570s
Years: 1543 1544 154515461547 1548 1549

The year 1546 (also written as MDXLVI in Roman numerals) was a common year. It started on a Friday according to the Julian calendar. This year was part of the 16th century, a time of big changes and new discoveries around the world.

Important Events of 1546

The End of the Anglo-French War

In 1546, a long conflict between England and France finally came to an end. This war, known as the Anglo-French War, had been fought between the two powerful European countries for some time. When it ended, it brought a period of peace, allowing both nations to focus on other matters.

The Apocrypha and the Catholic Church

During 1546, the Roman Catholic Church made an important decision about a collection of ancient writings. These writings are known as the Apocrypha. The Church decided to officially include some of these books as part of their accepted religious texts. This was a significant moment for religious scholars and followers at the time.

People Born in 1546

Famous Births in Science

  • December 14Tycho Brahe was born in Denmark. He grew up to become a very famous astronomer. Astronomers are scientists who study stars, planets, and everything in space. Tycho Brahe made many important observations without telescopes, which were not invented yet. He helped us understand more about how the universe works. He passed away in 1601.
  • date unknownThomas Digges was born in England. He was also an astronomer, like Tycho Brahe. Thomas Digges was one of the first people to suggest that the universe was much bigger than previously thought, with an infinite number of stars. He died in 1595.

People Who Died in 1546

A Key Religious Leader Passes Away

  • February 18Martin Luther died in 1546. He was a very important German religious reformer. This means he was a leader who wanted to change and improve the way religion was practiced. His ideas led to big changes in Christianity and started the Protestant Reformation. He was born in 1483.

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