What Happened in 1572

Ugo Boncompagni (Gregory XIII) elected Pope

Pope Gregory XIII (7 January, 1502 – 10 April, 1585), born Ugo Boncompagni, was Pope from 1572 to 1585. At the age of thirty-six he was summoned... Read more

Reign of Wanli Emperor: The 13th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

The Wanli Emperor (4 September 1563 – 18 August 1620) was emperor of China (Ming dynasty) between 1572 and 1620. His era name means "Ten thousand... Read more