Historical figures in 1540
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, in 1540. The most recorded lives are John Calvin, François Rabelais and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Among them Writers, Jurists and Physicians.
Notable people
John Calvin
in 1540
1 moment here
French Protestant reformer, pastor, and author. Born in Noyon, he studied law in Bourges and spent formative periods in Paris and Basel before moving…
François Rabelais
in 1540
1 moment here
French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, and Catholic priest. His birth date is disputed, with scholarship placing it between 1483 and 1494;…
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
in 1540
1 moment here
Charles V (1500–1558), also Charles I of Spain, was Holy Roman Emperor, king of Spain, and ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands.…
Moments
- 1540 Residence in Turin François Rabelais
- 1540 Colloquy at Worms John Calvin
- 1540 Entry into rebellious Ghent Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor