1516 (AD 1516) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1516 (AD 1516) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1516 (AD 1516) (5)

  • Bayinnaung (Born: 1516-01-16) — Emperor of the Toungoo Dynasty, who forged the largest empire in Southeast Asian history.
  • Ferdinand II of Aragon (Died: 1516-01-23) — Co-ruler with Isabella I, establishing the foundation of the Spanish Monarchy.
  • Hieronymus Bosch (Died: 1516-08-09) — Master of Early Netherlandish painting, known for fantastic religious visions.
  • Mary I (Born: 1516-02-18) — Queen of England and Ireland; attempted to reverse the English Reformation.
  • Tabinshwehti (Born: 1516-04-16) — Founder of the First Toungoo Empire, King of Burma (1530–1550)