1491 (AD 1491) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1491 (AD 1491) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1491 (AD 1491) (2)

Henry VIII (Born: 1491-06-28) — English monarch who initiated the break with Rome, profoundly shaping the Church of England.
Ignatius of Loyola (Born: 1491-10-23) — Founder of the Society of Jesus, a pivotal figure in the Counter-Reformation.