What happened in 1562

2 entries recorded for 1562, listed by date. That was 464 years ago.

1562 at a glance

Years ago
464 (as of 2026)
Century
16th century
Decade
1560s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

January

  • January 17

    Catherine de' Medici

    Historical event

    Representatives of Catherine de' Medici, the regent of France, drew up the Edict of Saint-Germain, providing limited tolerance to the Protestant Huguenots.

March

  • March 1

    François, Duke of Guise

    Historical event

    An attempt by François, Duke of Guise, to disperse a church service by Huguenots in Wassy, France, turned into a massacre, resulting in 50 dead, and starting the French Wars of Religion.

Questions about 1562

What happened in 1562?

This site records 2 entries for 1562, including Catherine de' Medici on January 17. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1562?

464 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1562 turns 464 this year.

Which century is 1562 in?

1562 falls in the 16th century, in the 1560s.

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