1521 (AD 1521) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1521 (AD 1521) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1521 (AD 1521) (2)

Ferdinand Magellan (Died: 1521-04-27) — Portuguese explorer famed for the first circumnavigation attempt.
Josquin des Prez (Died: 1521-08-27) — Master composer of the Renaissance, central to the Franco-Flemish School.