1555
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Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century
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Years: 1550 1551 1552 1553 1554 - 1555 - 1556 1557 1558 1559 1560
[edit] Events
- Russia breaks 60 year old truce with Sweden by attacking Finland
- February 2 - Diet of Augsburg begins
- February 4 - John Rogers becomes first Protestant martyr in England
- February 9 - Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake
- May 23 - Paul IV becomes Pope.
- September 25 - Peace of Augsburg is signed.