What Happened in 1527

Major Events

  • Mar 16 Battle of Khanua: Mughal Emperor Babur defeats Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga consolidating Mughal power
  • May 6 Spanish and German Imperial troops sack Rome, ending the Renaissance. Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is killed in the assault removing any restraint for the victorious soldiers.
  • Jun 17 Pánfilo de Narváez departs Spain to explore Florida with 5 ships and 600 men, by 1536 only 4 are still alive
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Did You Know?

First known letter sent from North America by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland

August 3, 1527