Births on March 21

Maurice, Elector of Saxony

Born on March 21, 1521

Maurice, Elector of Saxony (d. 1553)

Maurice (21 March 1521 – 9 July 1553) was Duke (1541–47) and later Elector (1547–53) of Saxony. His clever manipulation of alliances and disputes gained the Albertine branch of the Wettin dynasty extensive lands and the electoral dignity.

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Events on 1521

7 Apr

Cebu (island)
Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
17 Apr

Diet of Worms
Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
27 Apr

Ferdinand Magellan
Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
23 Aug

Gustav I of Sweden
Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
29 Aug

Nándorfehérvár
The Ottoman Turks capture Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade).

Births on March 21

Maurice, Elector of Saxony

Born on March 21, 1521

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Events on 1521

Cebu (island)

Diet of Worms

Ferdinand Magellan

Gustav I of Sweden

Nándorfehérvár