Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony (d. 1585)
Anne of Denmark (Danish and German: Anna; Haderslev, 22 November 1532 – Dresden, 1 October 1585) was a Danish princess from the House of Oldenburg. Through her marriage with Augustus of Saxony she became Electress of Saxony. She was renowned for her knowledge of plants and her skill in the preparation of herbal remedies, and contributed to the development of farming and horticulture in Saxony. She was a major influence in the introduction of orthodox Lutheranism and played a role in the decision to persecute Calvinists.
1532Nov, 22
Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony
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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.