John, Elector of Saxony (b. 1468)
Johann (30 June 1468 – 16 August 1532), known as Johann the Steadfast or Johann the Constant (Johann, der Beständige), was Elector of Saxony from 1525 until 1532 from the House of Wettin.
He is notable for organising the Lutheran Church in the Electorate of Saxony from a state and administrative level. In that, he was aided by Martin Luther, whose "Saxon model" of a Lutheran church was also soon to be implemented beyond Saxony, in other territories of the Holy Roman Empire. Luther turned to the Elector for secular leadership and funds on behalf of a church largely shorn of its assets and income after the break with Rome.He played a part in the Protestation at Speyer.
1532Aug, 16
John, Elector of Saxony
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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.