Year by year · 16th century
1532
1532 in world history: 9 events, 3 births, 4 deaths, 1 work, 3 states founded and 3 that came to an end. 994 recorded states existed that year.
Events
Thomas More resigns as Lord Chancellor
A day after the clergy submitted to Henry VIII's authority, Sir Thomas More gave up the Great Seal. His refusal to accept the king's supremacy over the Church led to his execution in 1535.
Pizarro captures the Inca ruler Atahualpa at Cajamarca
Francisco Pizarro's force of fewer than 200 men ambushed Atahualpa's retinue in the square of Cajamarca, killing thousands. Holding the Inca ruler captive gave the Spanish leverage over a vast empire.
Event
Edict of Union
The Edict of Union, issued by King Francis I in August 1532 after a request from the Estates of Brittany meeting at Vannes, permanently joined the Duchy of Brittany to the Kingdom of France.
In the profiles
Spanish EmpireFrancisco Pizarro begins the conquest of the Inca Empire
Inca EmpireAtahualpa defeats Huáscar, then is captured by Francisco Pizarro at Cajamarca
Duchy of BrittanyThe Edict of Union joins Brittany to the Kingdom of France
Republic of FlorenceAlessandro de’ Medici becomes Duke and the republic ends
Wars and longer events
Born in 1532 3
Died in 1532 4
Works 1
States founded 3
States that came to an end 3
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