1570s facts for kids

The 1570s were a time of big changes around the world. Many important events happened, especially in Europe and South America. Empires rose and fell, and new maps helped people understand the world better. This decade saw major religious conflicts and the end of a powerful ancient empire.

Important Events

• Japan Changes Eras: Japan saw a big shift from the Muromachi period to the Azuchi-Momoyama period. This was a time of powerful warlords and the start of a new, more unified Japan.
• Wars in France: The French Wars of Religion continued in France. These were fights between different religious groups. A very sad event called the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre happened during this time.
• End of the Inca Empire: The last independent part of the Inca Empire in Vilcabamba was conquered by the Spanish. This marked the end of a great ancient civilization in South America.
• Big Earthquake: A very strong earthquake, measuring 8.3 M_s, destroyed the town of Concepción. This happened in what is now Chile.

Famous Births

• Abbas I: He became a powerful ruler, known as the Shah of Iran. He led the Safavid dynasty and made his country very strong.
• Juan Pujol: A talented Catalan composer of music. He was also a skilled organ player.
• Robert Catesby: An English leader who was involved in the Gunpowder Plot. This was a plan to blow up the Parliament building in England.

Notable Deaths

• Tupac Amaru: He was the very last king of the Inca Empire. His death marked the final end of Inca rule.
• John Knox: A very important Scottish religious reformer. He helped change the way people practiced religion in Scotland.

Images for kids

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  Abraham Ortelius publishes the first modern atlas in 1570. This helped people learn more about the world.

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  November 4, 1576: The Sack of Antwerp was a terrible event where the city of Antwerp was attacked and looted.

See also

In Spanish: Años 1570 para niños