What happened in 1559
4 entries recorded for 1559, listed by date. That was 467 years ago.
1559 at a glance
- Years ago
- 467 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 16th century
- Decade
- 1550s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 4
- Breakdown
- 4 historical events
April
- April 3
Henry II of France
Henry II of France and Philip II of Spain signed the second treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, ending the Italian War of 1551–1559.
May
- May 2
Presbyterianism
Presbyterian clergyman John Knox returned from exile to lead the Scottish Reformation.
June
- June 24
Book of Common Prayer (1559)
The Book of Common Prayer, a major component of the Elizabethan religious settlement, was introduced as the liturgy of the Church of England through the Act of Uniformity 1558.
- June 30
Jousting
During a jousting match, King Henry II of France was mortally wounded when fragments of Gabriel Montgomery's lance pierced his eye.
Questions about 1559
What happened in 1559?
This site records 4 entries for 1559, including Henry II of France on April 3. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1559?
467 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1559 turns 467 this year.
Which century is 1559 in?
1559 falls in the 16th century, in the 1550s.
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