What Happened in March 1526

Historical Events

Francis I Hostage Exchange

Mar 15 French Dauphin Francis and his brother Henry exchanged as hostages for their father Francis I, beginning of four years of captivity in Spain under the Treaty of Madrid

Famous Weddings

Charles V

Mar 10 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (26) marries Princess Isabella of Portugal (22), his 1st cousin, in Seville

Famous Deaths

  • Mar 30 Konrad Mutian, German humanist, dies at 54