Historical figures in 1540
The atlas holds 4 people and 5 moments here, in 1540. The most recorded lives are Humayun, John Calvin and François Rabelais. Among them Writers, Jurists and Physicians.
Notable people
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
in 1540
1 moment here
Charles V (1500–1558), also Charles I of Spain, was Holy Roman Emperor, king of Spain, and ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands.…
François Rabelais
in 1540
1 moment here
French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, and Catholic priest. His birth date is disputed, with scholarship placing it between 1483 and 1494;…
Humayun
in 1540
2 moments here
Nasir al-Din Muhammad Humayun was the second Mughal emperor. His reign in northern India was interrupted by defeat and exile, followed by a…
John Calvin
in 1540
1 moment here
French Protestant reformer, pastor, and author. Born in Noyon, he studied law in Bourges and spent formative periods in Paris and Basel before moving…
Moments
- 1540 Residence in Turin François Rabelais
- 1540 Retreat and council at Lahore Humayun
- 1540 Visit to Guru Angad at Khadur Sahib Humayun
- 1540 Colloquy at Worms John Calvin
- 1540 Entry into rebellious Ghent Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor