1547 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	15th century – 16th century – 17th century
Decades:	1510s 1520s 1530s – 1540s – 1550s 1560s 1570s
Years:	1544 1545 1546 – 1547 – 1548 1549 1550

1547 was a common year that started on a Saturday in the Julian calendar. It was the 547th year of the 2nd millennium, the 47th year of the 16th century, and the 8th year of the 1540s decade.

A map showing lands controlled by the House of Habsburg in 1547.

What Happened in 1547?
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What Happened in 1547?

The year 1547 was a time of big changes in Europe. Two powerful kings, Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, passed away. Their sons took over, bringing new leaders to the thrones of England and France. Also, a new ruler was crowned in Russia, who would later become very famous.

Important Events of 1547

New Kings and Queens

January 16 – Ivan IV became the first official Tsar of Russia. This was a very important moment for the country.
January 28 – In England, Edward VI became King. He was only nine years old when he took over from his father, Henry VIII. Henry VIII had been King since 1509.
February 20 – Young King Edward VI of England had his crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.
March 31 – In France, Henry II became the new King. He took over after his father, Francis I of France, passed away.
April 4 – Catherine Parr, who was the last wife of Henry VIII, secretly married Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudeley.

Big Battles

April 24 – The Battle of Mühlberg took place. Emperor Charles V won against a group of Protestant princes called the Schmalkaldic League.
September 10 – The Battle of Pinkie happened. An English army, led by the Duke of Somerset, defeated a Scottish army. After this battle, the English took control of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

Other Important Happenings

The first book printed in the Lithuanian language was published. It was written by Martynas Mazvydas.
Many Huguenots, who were French Protestants, moved to Kent in England, especially to the city of Canterbury.
John Dee, an English scholar, traveled to the Low Countries (modern-day Netherlands and Belgium) to study navigation.