Births on July 16

Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk

Born on July 16, 1517

Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, English duchess (d. 1559)

Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk (née Lady Frances Brandon; 16 July 1517 – 20 November 1559), was an English noblewoman, the second child and eldest daughter of King Henry VIII's younger sister, Princess Mary, and Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. She was the mother of Lady Jane Grey, de facto Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553, as well as Lady Katherine Grey and Lady Mary Grey.

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Events on 1517

22 Jan

Battle of Ridaniya
The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya.
15 Aug

Fernão Pires de Andrade
Seven Portuguese armed vessels led by Fernão Pires de Andrade meet Chinese officials at the Pearl River estuary.
31 Oct

95 Theses
Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

Births on July 16

Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk

Born on July 16, 1517

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Battle of Ridaniya

Fernão Pires de Andrade

95 Theses