Births on April 5

Francesco Laparelli

Born on April 5, 1521

Francesco Laparelli, Italian architect (d. 1570)

Francesco Laparelli da Cortona (5 April 1521 – 20 October 1570) was an Italian architect. He was an assistant of Michelangelo, and later was sent by the Pope to supervise the construction of Valletta in Malta.

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7 Apr

Cebu (island)
Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
17 Apr

Diet of Worms
Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
27 Apr

Ferdinand Magellan
Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
23 Aug

Gustav I of Sweden
Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
29 Aug

Nándorfehérvár
The Ottoman Turks capture Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade).

Births on April 5

Francesco Laparelli

Born on April 5, 1521

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Events on 1521

Cebu (island)

Diet of Worms

Ferdinand Magellan

Gustav I of Sweden

Nándorfehérvár