Important Historical Events of the year 1516, Year 1516 in History

List of 1516 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1516

What happened in the year 1516?

Date Event
April 23, 1516 The Munich Reinheitsgebot (regarding the ingredients of beer) takes effect in all of Bavaria.
May 8, 1516 A group of imperial guards, led by Trịnh Duy Sản, murdered Emperor Lê Tương Dực and fled, leaving the capital Thăng Long undefended.
August 13, 1516 The Treaty of Noyon between France and Spain is signed. Francis I of France recognizes Charles's claim to Naples, and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, recognizes Francis's claim to Milan.
August 24, 1516 The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Syria at the Battle of Marj Dabiq.
October 28, 1516 Second Ottoman–Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan.