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Barbara of Hesse
1536Apr, 8

Barbara of Hesse

Barbara of Hesse (d. 1597)
Barbara of Hesse, Duchess of Württemberg-Mömpelgard (8 April 1536 – 8 June 1597) was a German noblewoman, and the wife of Count George I of Württemberg-Mömpelgard. Her second husband was Daniel, Count of Waldeck.

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Events on 1536

  • 5Apr

    Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

    Royal Entry of Charles V into Rome: The last Roman triumph.
  • 6May

    Great Bible

    King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
  • 19May

    Henry VIII of England

    Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest.
  • 30May

    Lady-in-waiting

    King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.
  • 13Aug

    Enryaku-ji

    Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Japan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout in what will be known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).