Huldrych Zwingli or Ulrich Zwingli was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland, born during a time of emerging Swiss patriotism and increasing criticism of the Swiss mercenary system. He attended the University of Vienna and the University of Basel, a scholarly center of Renaissance humanism. He continued his studies while he served as a pastor in Glarus and later in Einsiedeln, where he was influenced by the writings of Erasmus.
The 1490s decade ran from January 1, 1490, to December 31, 1499.
Year 1531 (MDXXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.
Year 1535 (MDXXXV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar.
Year 1546 (MDXLVI) was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar.
The 1480s decade ran from January 1, 1480, to December 31, 1489.
The 1510s decade ran from January 1, 1510, to December 31, 1519.
Year 1498 (MCDXCVIII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1498th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 498th year of the 2nd millennium, the 98th year of the 15th century, and the 9th and pre-final year of the 1490s decade.
Year 1519 (MDXIX) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar, the 1519th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 519th year of the 2nd millennium, the 19th year of the 16th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1510s decade.
The 1530s decade ran from January 1, 1530, to December 31, 1539.
The 1440s decade ran from January 1, 1440, to December 31, 1449.
Year 1493 (MCDXCIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.
Year 1551 (MDLI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar.
Year 1525 (MDXXV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar.
Year 1508 (MDVIII) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar, the 1508th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 508th year of the 2nd millennium, the 8th year of the 16th century, and the 9th year of the 1500s decade.
1499 (MCDXCIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar.
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1531.
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Protestantism:
