What happened in 1520
4 entries recorded for 1520, listed by date. That was 506 years ago.
1520 at a glance
- Years ago
- 506 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 16th century
- Decade
- 1520s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 4
- Breakdown
- 4 historical events
April
- April 16
Revolt of the Comuneros
A revolt of citizens in Toledo, Castile, opposed to the rule of the foreign-born Charles I began when the royal government attempted to unseat radical city councilors.
June
- June 15
Pope Leo X
Leo X issued the papal bull Exsurge Domine, censuring 41 propositions from Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and subsequent writings, and threatening him with excommunication unless he recanted.
October
- October 26
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was crowned as Holy Roman Emperor.
November
- November 8
Monarchy of Sweden
After his coronation as king of Sweden, Christian II (pictured) gave the order to execute nearly 100 people, mostly noblemen, despite promises of general amnesty.
Questions about 1520
What happened in 1520?
This site records 4 entries for 1520, including Revolt of the Comuneros on April 16. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1520?
506 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1520 turns 506 this year.
Which century is 1520 in?
1520 falls in the 16th century, in the 1520s.
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