Births on December 26

Yi I

Born on December 26, 1536

Yi I, Korean philosopher and scholar (d. 1584)

Yi Yi (Korean: 이이; Hanja: 李珥; December 26, 1536 – February 27, 1584) was a Korean philosopher, writer, and Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty. Yi I is often referred to by his pen name Yulgok ("Chestnut valley"). He was also a politician and was the academical successor of Jo Gwang-jo.

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Events on 1536

5 Apr

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Royal Entry of Charles V into Rome: The last Roman triumph.
6 May

Great Bible
King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
19 May

Henry VIII of England
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest.
30 May

Lady-in-waiting
King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.
13 Aug

Enryaku-ji
Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Japan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout in what will be known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).

Births on December 26

Yi I

Born on December 26, 1536

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Events on 1536

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Great Bible

Henry VIII of England

Lady-in-waiting

Enryaku-ji