1590 facts for kids

The year 1590 was a time of important changes and events around the world. In Europe, kings and queens were fighting for power, and new leaders were taking their places. Far away in Japan, a powerful leader was bringing different parts of the country together.

Important Events of 1590

Battles and Sieges

• March 14 – The Battle of Ivry took place in France. In this battle, Henry IV of France once again defeated the forces of the Catholic League. The Catholic League was a group that opposed Henry IV, led by the Duc de Mayenne.
• May to August – After his victory, Henry IV tried to take over Paris by surrounding it in a siege. However, he was not successful. The Duke of Parma arrived with a Spanish army, forcing Henry to stop his attack on the city.

Royal Crowning

• May 17 – Anne of Denmark was crowned as the queen of Scotland. This was an important event for the Scottish kingdom.

Mystery of Roanoke

• August 18 – John White, who was the governor of the Roanoke Colony, returned to the settlement after getting supplies from England. He found the colony completely empty and deserted, which became a famous mystery in history.

New Popes

• September 15 – Pope Urban VII became the new leader of the Catholic Church, following Pope Sixtus V.
• December 5 – Later in the same year, Pope Gregory XIV took over as pope after Urban VII.

Japan Unites

• In Japan, a powerful leader named Toyotomi Hideyoshi successfully united the country under his rule. This was a major step in Japanese history.

Images for kids

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  May 17: Anne of Denmark is crowned queen consort.

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  Emperor Ahmed I

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  Pope Clement X

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  Saint Catherine de Ricci

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  Pope Sixtus V

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  Pope Urban VII

See also

In Spanish: 1590 para niños