1554

Centuries: 15th century - 16th century - 17th century

Decades: 1490s 1500s 1510s 1520s 1530s 1540s - 1550s - 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s

Years: 1549 1550 1551 1552 1553 - 1554 - 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559

• February 12 - After claiming the throne of England the previous year, Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for treason.
• July 25 - Marriage between Queen Mary I of England and King Philip of Naples, only son of Emperor Charles V.
• August 12 - Battle of Renty[?]. French forces led by Francis, Duke of Guise[?] turn back an invasion of Picardy by Charles V.
• The French forces in Siena surrender to the Imperialists after a long siege

Births

• November 30 - Sir Philip Sidney, English courtier and poet

Deaths

• February 12 - Lady Jane Grey, deposed Queen of England.