1572 Collection (#7)

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE (1540-1596). English naval commander and navigator. Drakes first view of the Pacific Ocean, 1572. Wood engraving, 19th century

FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 1572. Bird s-eye-view of Frankfurt: engraved map, German, 1572

Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth I in 1572

Sigismund Bathory
SIGISMUND BATHORY ruler of Transylvania Date: 1572 - 1613

Francisco Borgia - 3
Saint FRANCISCO DE BORGIA Spanish noble and churchman at court of Carl V, when his wife died became a Jesuit, General of the order sending missions to America. Canonised. Date: 1510 - 1572

John Knox, Scottish theologian
John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish clergyman. Knox was born at Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland, and educated at the University of St. Andrews in theology

Pope Gregorius XIII (Ugo Buoncompagni) born 1502, died 1585

Willem De Zwiger
Willem van Oranje, known as de Zwiger (the Silent) meets with other patriots at Enkhuizen : outlawed by the Spanish, he is now acknowledged as the leader of Dutch independence

Vlissingen Battle
The port of Vlissingen (Flushing) is one of the first Dutch towns to assert its independence from Spain : in June 1572 a battle takes place between Dutch & Spanish ships

Jean Goujon (Jacquand)
JEAN GOUJON French sculptor

Hormuz, Iran in C16
The seaport of Hormuz (formerly Ormuz) is an important trade centre, taken in 1514 by the Portuguese who will keep it till 1622

Cannanore, India
(or Kananur) Seaport on Malabar coast, SW India, visited by Vasco da Gama 1498, Portuguese fort built here in 1505

Jean Goujon
JEAN GOUJON French sculptor and architect

Sigismund August
SIGISMUND II (Zygmunt) OF POLAND His reign was the golden age of Polish history : the country flourished socially, commercially and culturally

Guillaume Alard
GUILLAUME ALARD French statesman

Barreto Fights Kaffirs
The Portuguese general Barreto fights the Kaffirs

Richard Grafton
RICHARD GRAFTON Chronicler and printer

HARROW FOURTH FORM
The famous Fourth Form, the oldest part of Harrow public boys school, was built in 1572, when the school was founded. Winston Churchill was one of the schools old boys

Harrow Old Schools, the oldest part of Harrow public boys school, was built in 1572, when the school was founded. Appropriately, it contains the History Dept.!

Henri IV of France with a seven-headed beast
Henri IV, King of France (from 1589), and King of Navarre (from 1572), seen here in armour, with his sword raised, having decapitated the seven-headed beast

JOHN DONNE 1572-1631
JOHN DONNE English Poet

Ed Stanley 3D Earl Derby
Edward Stanley, third earl of DERBY statesman

Cornelis Drebbel
CORNELIS DREBBEL Dutch physician and inventor, spent most of his life in England where he is credited with inventing the first submarine

Cornelis Muys / Musius
CORNELIS MUYS or MUSIUS Dutch theologian

John Knox / High St Edin
JOHN KNOX Home of the Scottish Protestant preacher in the High Street, Edinburgh

Cyril Lucaris
CYRIL LUCARIS Greek patriarch of Istanbul

Rudolf Ii / Hre / Anon Oval
EMPEROR RUDOLF II Holy Roman Emperor (1576- 1612), also crowned King of Hungary (1572) and Bohemia (1575) Date: 1552 - 1612

Rene De Laudonniere
RENE de GOULAINE de LAUDONNIERE French seaman, founded a protestant colony in Florida but it was destroyed by the Spanish, he barely escaped

Netherlands / Brill / 1572
NETHERLANDS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Capture of the fortress of Brill from the Spaniards by the Beggars of the Sea, led by De la Marck and Treslong

Trade / Canonor 1572
A view of CANONOR, one of the portuguese settlements on the route to Asia. Part of a larger map showing Calechut (Calcutta)/Ormus/Canonor/Mina

Edward Cecil Wimbledon
Sir EDWARD CECIL, viscount WIMBLEDON military and naval commander, largely in the Netherlands. - with his autograph

Shakespeare Stage-Struck
Young William sees his first theatrical performance, and is instantly stage-struck

Ben Jonson / Honthorst
BEN JONSON Writer

Ben Jonson / Holl
BEN JONSON English playwright and poet

Sigismund II of Poland
Sigismund II Augustus King of Poland ( Polish : Zygmunt)

JAN BECAN Dutch physician

Thomas Dekker
THOMAS DEKKER Dramatist

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"1572: A Year of Triumphs, Discoveries, and Cultural Marvels" Step back in time to the eventful year of 1572, where history unfolded with remarkable achievements and captivating stories. From the recruitment poster enticing brave souls to join the British Military in 1900 to Akbar's grand presence at Surat in 1572, this was a year that left an indelible mark on various spheres. One cannot forget Sir Francis Drake's legendary voyage aboard the Golden Hind, as he sailed fearlessly across uncharted waters. His daring exploits captured imaginations far and wide. Meanwhile, John Donne emerged as a prominent figure during this era; his intellectual prowess and poetic brilliance resonated through his works. In artistry, Agnolo Bronzino masterfully depicted Eleonora di Toledo in a mesmerizing portrait that showcased Italian elegance. Paolo Veronese also painted Livia Colonna with such finesse that it became an enduring masterpiece for generations to admire. Religious figures played their part too - St Francisco De Borgia exemplified devotion and piety while Pope Pius V led with unwavering faith during turbulent times. Sigismund II of Poland ruled with wisdom and grace amidst political challenges. The literary world witnessed Reynard the Fox captivating readers' hearts with its timeless tales of wit and cunningness. And let us not overlook the significant events like St Bartholomew's Day massacre or Mexico City flourishing under Spanish rule as depicted in Civitates Orbis Terra engraving from 1576. As we delve into these historical moments from 1572, we are reminded of humanity's resilience, creativity, and thirst for exploration, and is through understanding our past that we can truly appreciate how far we have come today.