What happened in 1513
4 entries recorded for 1513, listed by date. That was 513 years ago.
1513 at a glance
- Years ago
- 513 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 16th century
- Decade
- 1510s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 4
- Breakdown
- 4 historical events
April
- April 2
Conquistador
Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León sighted land in North America, naming the area La Florida.
June
- June 6
War of the League of Cambrai
War of the League of Cambrai: Milanese forces with Swiss mercenaries defeated the French in Novara, forcing them to withdraw from the Duchy of Milan and Italy.
August
- August 16
War of the League of Cambrai
War of the League of Cambrai: English and Imperial forces defeated French cavalry, forcing them to retreat.
October
- October 7
War of the League of Cambrai
War of the League of Cambrai: A Venetian army under Bartolomeo d'Alviano was decisively defeated by the Spanish army commanded by Ramón de Cardona and Fernando d'Ávalos.
Questions about 1513
What happened in 1513?
This site records 4 entries for 1513, including Conquistador on April 2. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1513?
513 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1513 turns 513 this year.
Which century is 1513 in?
1513 falls in the 16th century, in the 1510s.
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