Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal (b. 1535)
Joanna of Austria (in Castilian, Doña Juana de Austria; in Portuguese, Dona Joana de Áustria, 24 June 1535 – 7 September 1573) was Princess of Portugal by marriage to João Manuel, Prince of Portugal. She served as regent of Spain to her brother Philip II of Spain during his trips to England to marry Mary I from 1554 to 1556, and 1556 to 1559. She was the mother of King Sebastian of Portugal.
1573Sep, 7
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Events on 1573
- 7Mar
Republic of Venice
A peace treaty is signed between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice, ending the Ottoman-Venetian War (1570-73) and leaving Cyprus in Ottoman hands. - 6Jul
Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera
Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. - 6Jul
Siege of La Rochelle (1572-73)
French Wars of Religion: Siege of La Rochelle ends. - 13Jul
Siege of Haarlem
Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.