1552 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1520s 1530s 1540s – 1550s – 1560s 1570s 1580s |
| Years: | 1549 1550 1551 – 1552 – 1553 1554 1555 |
The year 1552 (written as MDLII in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Friday according to the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then.
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What Happened in 1552?
One important event in 1552 was the Siege of Eger. This was a big battle that happened in September. The city of Eger, in what is now Hungary, was attacked. It was a very tough fight, but the defenders of Eger managed to hold their ground.
Important People Born in 1552
Many interesting people were born in 1552. Here are a few of them:
- July 18 – Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor: He later became the Holy Roman Emperor. This was a very powerful ruler in Europe. He was known for his interest in art and science.
- August 24 – Lavinia Fontana: She was an amazing Italian painter. She was one of the first women artists to have a successful career. She painted portraits and religious scenes.
- September 22 – Tsar Vasili IV of Russia: He became the Tsar of Russia. A tsar was the ruler of Russia, similar to a king or emperor.
- October 6 – Matteo Ricci: He was an Italian Jesuit missionary. He traveled all the way to China and helped share knowledge between Europe and China. He was very good at math and astronomy.
Notable People Who Died in 1552
The year 1552 also saw the passing of some important figures:
- January 22 – Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset: He was a powerful English politician. He played a big role in the government during the time of King Edward VI.
- December 2 – Francis Xavier: He was a Spanish Jesuit missionary. He traveled to many places, including India and Japan, to spread Christianity. He is considered a saint by many.
- December 20 – Katharina von Bora: She was the wife of Martin Luther, a very important leader in the Protestant Reformation. She was known for being a strong and intelligent woman.
Images for kids
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The Siege of Eger in September 1552.
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Vasili IV of Russia
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Henry of the Palatinate
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Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg
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Saint Francis Xavier
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See also
In Spanish: 1552 para niños
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