1580s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1550s 1560s 1570s – 1580s – 1590s 1600s 1610s |
| Years: | 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 1586 1587 1588 1589 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
Events
- The beginnings of the 'Golden Age' of Literature in England
- Sir Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland as England's first overseas colony in 1583
- Francis Drake had come back from going around the world, bringing back with him many treasures.
Deaths
- Mary, Queen of Scots (b. 1542)
See also
In Spanish: Años 1580 para niños
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