1550s
The 1550s was a decade that started on 1 January 1550 and ended on 31 December 1559.
It is distinct from the decade known as the 156th decade which began on January 1, 1551. and ended on December 31, 1560.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1520s 1530s 1540s – 1550s – 1560s 1570s 1580s |
| Years: | 1550 1551 1552 1553 1554 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
Events[change | change source]
- Helsinki founded in Finland.
- Rule of Bloody Mary, or Mary I of England from 1553 to 1558.
- São Paulo founded in Brazil.
- Religious wars continue in Europe.
- Russia breaks peace with Sweden by attacking Finland.
- The Shaanxi Earthquake, the deadliest earthquake in history.
Births[change | change source]
- Sarsa Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia
- King Sebastian of Portugal
- Nurhaci, Chinese founder of the Qing Dynasty
Deaths[change | change source]
- Tabinshwehti, King of Burma
- Edward VI, King of England
- Ignatius of Loyola, Spanish founder of the Jesuit priests