1546 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1510s 1520s 1530s – 1540s – 1550s 1560s 1570s |
| Years: | 1543 1544 1545 – 1546 – 1547 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.
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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 14 – Tycho 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 unknown – Thomas 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 18 – Martin 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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December: founding of Trinity College
See also
In Spanish: 1546 para niños
