1570s
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The 1570s was a decade that started on 1 January 1570 and ended on 31 December 1579.
It is distinct from the decade known as the 158th decade which began on January 1, 1571 and ended on December 31, 1580.
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Events
- Transition from the Muromachi to the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japan
- Fourth War of Religion in France, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
- Vilcabamba, last independent part of the Inca Empire, is conquered by the Spanish.
- 8.3 Ms Earthquake destroys the town of Concepción
Births
- Abbas I of Safavid dynasty, Shah of Iran
- Juan Pujol, Catalan composer of music and organist
- Robert Catesby, English leader of the Gunpowder Plot
Deaths
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