John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester (b. c. 1510)
John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester (c. 1510 – 4 November 1576), styled The Honourable John Paulet between 1539 and 1550, Lord St John between 1550 and 1551 and Earl of Wiltshire between 1551 and 1555, was an English peer. He was the eldest son of William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester and Elizabeth Capel.
1576Nov, 4
John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester
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Martín Enríquez de Almanza
The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza. - 8Mar
Copán
Spanish explorer Diego García de Palacio first sights the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copán. - 4Nov
Sack of Antwerp
Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (after three days the city is nearly destroyed). - 8Nov
Pacification of Ghent
Eighty Years' War: Pacification of Ghent: The States General of the Netherlands meet and unite to oppose Spanish occupation.