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1565Mar, 17

Alexander Ales

Alexander Ales, Scottish theologian and academic (b. 1500)
Alexander Ales or Alexander Alesius (; 23 April 1500 – 17 March 1565) was a Scottish theologian who emigrated to Germany and became a Lutheran supporter of the Augsburg Confession.

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    Dragut, commander of the Ottoman navy, dies during the Great Siege of Malta.
  • 29Jul

    Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley

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    The Knights of Malta lift the Ottoman siege of Malta that began on May 18.
  • 11Sep

    Great Siege of Malta

    Ottoman forces retreat from Malta ending the Great Siege of Malta.
  • 18Oct

    Battle of Fukuda Bay

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