Births on January 30

William More (died 1600)

Born on January 30, 1520

William More, English courtier (d. 1600)

Sir William More (30 January 1520 – 20 July 1600), of Loseley, Surrey, was the son of Sir Christopher More. He was actively involved in local administration and in the enforcement of the Elizabethan religious settlement, and was a member of every Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was the owner of property in the Blackfriars in which the first and second Blackfriars theatres were erected.

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William More (died 1600)

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Events on 1520

19 Jan

Battle of Bogesund
Sten Sture the Younger, the Regent of Sweden, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Bogesund.
16 Apr

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
The Revolt of the Comuneros begins in Spain against the rule of Charles V.
30 Jun

Hernán Cortés
Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés fight their way out of Tenochtitlan.
7 Jul

Battle of Otumba
Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba.
28 Nov

Strait of Magellan
An expedition under the command of Ferdinand Magellan passes through the Strait of Magellan.

Births on January 30

William More (died 1600)

Born on January 30, 1520

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Events on 1520

Battle of Bogesund

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Hernán Cortés

Battle of Otumba

Strait of Magellan