Events on July 1 in history

Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes (July 1, 1523)

Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels.

Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos or Voes, were the first two Lutheran martyrs executed by the Council of Brabant for their adherence to Reformation doctrine. They were burned at the stake in Brussels on 1 July 1523.

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Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes
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Events on 1523

6 Jun

Kalmar Union
Gustav Vasa, the Swedish regent, is elected King of Sweden, marking a symbolic end to the Kalmar Union. This is the Swedish national day.
10 Jun

Frederick I of Denmark
Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city won't recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark.

Events on July 1 in history

Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes (July 1, 1523)

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Frederick I of Denmark