Births on November 12

Johan Rantzau

Born on November 12, 1492

Johan Rantzau, German general (d. 1565)

Johan (also Johann) Rantzau (12 November 1492 – 12 December 1565) was a German-Danish general and statesman known for his role in the Count's Feud. His military leadership ensured the succession of Christian III to the throne, which brought about the Reformation in Denmark.

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Events on 1492

2 Jan

Emirate of Granada
Reconquista: the Emirate of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, surrenders.
6 Jan

Reconquista
The Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella enter Granada, completing the Reconquista.
31 Mar

Alhambra Decree
Queen Isabella of Castile issues the Alhambra Decree, ordering her 150,000 Jewish and Muslim subjects to convert to Christianity or face expulsion.
12 Aug

Canary Islands
Christopher Columbus arrives in the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the New World.
5 Dec

Hispaniola
Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to set foot on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic).

Births on November 12

Johan Rantzau

Born on November 12, 1492

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Events on 1492

Emirate of Granada

Reconquista

Alhambra Decree

Canary Islands

Hispaniola