1550

Events in History in 1550

Jan 10 1st sitting of "Vurige Chamber" in Paris
Feb 2 Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, freed

Pope Julius III

Feb 7 Giovanni Maria del Monte elected Pope Julius III

Julius III — Counter-Reformation Pope Julius III

Mar 24 France & England sign Peace of Boulogne
Apr 2 Jewish physician Joseph Hacohen expelled from city of Genoa, all Jews soon after
Apr 28 Powers of Dutch inquisition extends

Event of Interest

Apr 29 Emperor Charles V gives inquisiters additional authority

Charles V — Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

Jul 7 Traditional date Chocolate thought to have been introduced to Europe
Sep 5 William Cecil appoints himself English minister of foreign affairs
Oct 5 Foundation of the city of Concepción, Chile.
Nov 14 Pope Julius III proclaims new seat on Council of Trente

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