What Happened In August 1521 In History

Historical Events for August, 1521

• 13th » After Fall of Tenochtitlan e.g an extended siege, forces led by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés capture Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc and conquer the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
• 23rd » Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav I of Sweden called Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
• 28th » The Ottoman Turks occupy Belgrade.
• 29th » The Ottoman Turks capture Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade).

Famous Birthdays on August in 1521

• 4th » Pope Urban VII (d. 1590)

Famous Deaths for August 1521

• 27th » Josquin des Prez, Flemish composer (b. 1450)

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