Important Historical Events of the year 1566, Year 1566 in History

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List of 1566 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1566

What happened in the year 1566?

Date	Event
March 28, 1566	The foundation stone of Valletta, Malta's capital city, is laid[4] by Jean Parisot de Valette, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
April 5, 1566	Two hundred Dutch noblemen, led by Hendrick van Brederode, force themselves into the presence of Margaret of Parma and present the Petition of Compromise, denouncing the Spanish Inquisition in the Seventeen Provinces.