Historical Events in 1595

BattleDeclaration of War

Jan 17 King Henry IV of France declares war on Spain

King Henry IV of France
King
Henry IV of France

Music releaseTheater Premiere

Jan 29 William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" is thought to have been first performed. Officially published early 1597.

Playwright William Shakespeare
Playwright
William Shakespeare
  • Apr 2 Cornelis de Houtman's ships depart to Asia through Cape of Good Hope

Event of interestEvent of Interest

May 2 King Philip II names Albrecht of Austria land guardian of Netherlands

King of Spain Philip II
King of Spain
Philip II
  • May 24 Nomenclator of Leiden University Library appears, the first printed catalog of an institutional library

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jul 19 Astronomer Johannes Kepler has an epiphany and develops his theory of the geometrical basis of the universe while teaching in Graz

Astronomer Johannes Kepler
Astronomer
Johannes Kepler
  • Jul 21 Alvara Mendana discovers Marquesas Island
  • Aug 23 Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Calugareni.
  • Sep 17 Pope Clemens VIII recognizes Henry IV as King of France
  • Oct 9 The Spanish army captures Cambrai
  • Oct 28 Battle at Giurgevo: Zsigmond Bathory of Transylvania beats Turks