What happened in 1509
3 entries recorded for 1509, listed by date. That was 517 years ago.
1509 at a glance
- Years ago
- 517 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 16th century
- Decade
- 1500s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
May
- May 14
War of the League of Cambrai
War of the League of Cambrai: French forces defeated the Venetians at the Battle of Agnadello in present-day Northern Italy.
June
- June 11
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon (pictured) married King Henry VIII of England, becoming the first of his six wives.
September
- September 10
1509 Constantinople earthquake
The "Minor Judgement Day" earthquake struck in the Sea of Marmara, devastating much of Constantinople and killing more than 1,000 people.
Questions about 1509
What happened in 1509?
This site records 3 entries for 1509, including War of the League of Cambrai on May 14. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1509?
517 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1509 turns 517 this year.
Which century is 1509 in?
1509 falls in the 16th century, in the 1500s.
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