1552

Events

• April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun.
• October - December - Unsuccessful Siege of Metz by Charles V
• October 2 - Khanate of Kazan falls to troops of Ivan IV of Russia
• Russia, Conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan. Counter-offensive of Crimean Khanate.
• Hungary - defence of Eger from Turks

Births

• July 18 - Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor

Deaths

• December 2 - Francis Xavier, Jesuit missionary
• Sebastian Mnster
• John Leland

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