List of 1601 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1601
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 10, 1601 | 1900 |
| February 8, 1601 | Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, rebels against Queen Elizabeth I and the revolt is quickly crushed. |
| February 23, 1601 | 1900 |
| August 3, 1601 | Long War: Austria captures Transylvania in the Battle of Goroszló. |
| November 18, 1601 | Tiryaki Hasan Pasha, an Ottoman provincial governor, routs the Habsburg forces commanded by Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria who were besieging Nagykanizsa. |