Important Historical Events of the year 1560, Year 1560 in History

List of 1560 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1560

What happened in the year 1560?

Date Event
February 27, 1560 The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland in order to expel occupying French troops.
July 6, 1560 The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed by Scotland and England.
August 17, 1560 The Catholic Church is overthrown and Protestantism is established as the national religion in Scotland.
December 5, 1560 Thirteen-year-old Charles IX becomes king of France, with Queen Mother Catherine de' Medici as regent.