What Happened in November 1530

Historical Events

  • Nov 5 St Felix Flood ravages Dutch coast and destroys the city of Reimerswaal in the Netherlands

Diet of Augsburg

Nov 19 "The Recess", the final decree of the Diet of Augsburg signed by Charles V and Catholic princes reaffirming Catholic rites and principles (after departure of Protestant Princes)

Famous Birthdays

  • Nov 1 Étienne de La Boétie, French judge and writer, born in Sarlat-la-Canéda, Périgord, France (d. 1563)

Famous Deaths

  • Nov 29 Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal, adviser and Lord Chancellor, (1515-29) to England's King Henry VIII, dies just before facing treason trial at about 55