Year by year · 16th century

1546

1546 in world history: 5 events, 5 births, 13 deaths and 1 state that came to an end. 985 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of Añaquito

    The Battle of Añaquito was fought on 18 January 1546 on the plain of Iñaquito near Quito between the forces of Viceroy Blasco Núñez Vela and the rebel encomenderos led by Gonzalo Pizarro.

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1546 5

Died in 1546 13

States that came to an end 1

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