Important Historical Events of the year 1593, Year 1593 in History

List of 1593 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1593

What happened in the year 1593?

Date Event
February 12, 1593 Japanese invasion of Korea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon defenders led by general Kwon Yul successfully repel more than 30,000 Japanese forces in the Siege of Haengju.
May 6, 1593 The Dutch city of Coevorden held by the Spanish, falls to a Dutch and English force.
May 12, 1593 London playwright Thomas Kyd is arrested and tortured by the Privy Council for libel.
May 18, 1593 Playwright Thomas Kyd's accusations of heresy lead to an arrest warrant for Christopher Marlowe.
June 22, 1593 Battle of Sisak: Allied Christian troops defeat the Ottomans.
June 24, 1593 The Dutch city of Geertruidenberg held by the Spanish, capitulates to a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Nassau.
July 25, 1593 Henry IV of France publicly converts from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism.
August 27, 1593 Pierre Barrière failed an attempt to assassinate Henry IV of France.