Francis, Duke of Anjou (d. 1584)
Monsieur Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alençon (French: Hercule François; 18 March 1555 – 10 June 1584) was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
1555Mar, 18
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- 22Jan
Taungoo Dynasty
The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Burma. - 9Feb
Burned at the stake
Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake. - 18Jul
Mary I of England
The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I of England and King Philip II of Spain. - 1Nov
France Antarctique
French Huguenots establish the France Antarctique colony in present-day Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.