What Happened in April 1552

Historical Events

  • Apr 4 Maurice, Elector of Saxony begins an alliance with Russian Anikey Stroganov
  • Apr 10 Henri II of France occupies Metz
  • Apr 18 Mauritius of Saksen occupies Linz
  • Apr 19 Mauritius of Saksen captures Karel

Famous Birthdays

  • Apr 15 Pietro Cataldi, Italian mathematician, born in Bologna, Papal States (now Italy) (d. 1626)

Famous Deaths

  • Apr 14 Laurentius Andreae [Lars Andersson], Swedish church reformer, dies
  • Apr 18 John Leland, English poet and antiquarian, dies at 49
  • Apr 21 Petrus Apianus [Peter Apian], German mathematician, astronomer and cartographer, dies at 57