1540 - Wikipedia January 6 – King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort; the marriage lasts six months [1] February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without resistance, and executes rebels, ending the Revolt of Ghent (1539–1540)
Historical Events in 1540 - On This Day Historical events from year 1540 Learn about 18 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1540 or search by date or keyword
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Map of the Americas by Sebastian Munster, 1540 Description: A facsimile of the Sebastian Münster map of the western hemisphere (1540) This map shows the northern lands of Francisca (Canada), Terra Florida, the West Indies under the flag of Spain, and South America
BrainyHistory - Events Listing 1540 in History January 6 King Henry VIII of England married his 4th wife, Anne of Cleves February 9 The 1st recorded race meet in England (Roodee Fields, Chester) February 14 Emperor Charles V enters Ghent without resistance, executes rebels February 25 Francisco V squez de Coronado searches for 7 cities of Cibola Mexico March 4
1540s - Wikiwand February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without resistance, and executes rebels, ending the Revolt of Ghent (1539–1540) March 23 – Waltham Abbey is the last to be closed as part of Henry VIII of England's dissolution of the monasteries
1540s - Wikipedia February 14 – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, enters Ghent without resistance, and executes rebels, ending the Revolt of Ghent (1539–1540) March 23 – Waltham Abbey is the last to be closed as part of Henry VIII of England's dissolution of the monasteries