Thomas Lucy, English politician (d. 1600)
Sir Thomas Lucy (24 April 1532 – 7 July 1600) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1571 and 1585. He was a magistrate in Warwickshire, but is best known for his links to William Shakespeare. As a Protestant activist he came into conflict with Shakespeare's Catholic relatives, and there are stories that the young Shakespeare himself had clashes with him.
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Events on 1532
- 23Jun
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign a secret treaty against Emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. - 4Aug
Union of Brittany and France
The Duchy of Brittany is united to the Kingdom of France. - 13Aug
Duchy of Brittany
Union of Brittany and France: The Duchy of Brittany is absorbed into the Kingdom of France. - 15Nov
Battle of Cajamarca
Commanded by Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistadors under Hernando de Soto meet Inca Empire leader Atahualpa for the first time outside Cajamarca, arranging a meeting on the city plaza the following day. - 16Nov
Battle of Cajamarca
Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.