Historical Events
Sack of Rome
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.
Famous Birthdays
- May 8 Johann Walter, German composer, born in Kahla (d. 1570)
Philip II of Spain (1527-1598)
May 21 King of Spain (1556-98) and Portugal (1580-98), born in Valladolid, Spain
Famous Deaths
Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527)
May 6 Duke of Bourbon, Constable of France (1515-21) and military leader who opposed King of France Francis I and fought for Holy Roman Emperor, dies in the Sack of Rome at 37
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