Births on December 1

Takeda Shingen

Born on December 1, 1521

Takeda Shingen, Japanese daimyo (d. 1573)

Takeda Shingen (武田信玄, December 1, 1521 – May 13, 1573), of Kai Province, was a pre-eminent daimyō in feudal Japan. Known as the "Tiger of Kai", he was one of the most powerful daimyō with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period.

Shingen had been a warlord of great domestic skill and competent military leadership.

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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.
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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 December 1

Takeda Shingen

Born on December 1, 1521

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Events on 1521

Cebu (island)

Diet of Worms

Ferdinand Magellan

Gustav I of Sweden

Nándorfehérvár