What Happened in 1522

Adriaan Boeyens (Adrian VI) elected Pope

Pope Adrian VI (2 March 1459 – 14 September 1523), born Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens, served as Bishop of Rome from 9 January 1522 until his death... Read more

Ferdinand Magellan's remaining crew return to Spain

The casualties suffered in the Philippines left the expedition with too few men to sail all three of the remaining ships. Consequently, on May 2... Read more