Births on June 25

Bartholomeus V. Welser

Born on June 25, 1484

Bartholomeus V. Welser, German banker (d. 1561)

Prince Bartholomeus Welser (25 June 1484 in Memmingen – 28 March 1561 in Amberg) was a German banker. In 1528 he signed an agreement with Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, granting a concession in Venezuela Province, which became Klein-Venedig until the concession was revoked in 1546.

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Events on 1484

2 Mar

Royal Charter
The College of Arms is formally incorporated by Royal Charter signed by King Richard III of England.
5 Dec

Summis desiderantes affectibus
Pope Innocent VIII issues the Summis desiderantes affectibus, a papal bull that deputizes Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger as inquisitors to root out alleged witchcraft in Germany.