Roman Catholic saint (1515-1582). Teresa of Ávila was born on 28 March 1515 in what is now Spain. Teresa of Ávila is remembered as a writer, philosopher and founder of Catholic religious community, a citizen of Spain and Crown of Castile. Notable works include “The Interior Castle”. Positions held included prior.
Before and after
- 31 December 1514Birth of Andreas Vesalius
- 1515Construction of Hampton Court Palace
- 1515Construction of Belém Tower
- 1515Construction of Melilla la Vieja
- 28 March 1515Birth of Teresa of Ávila
- from 13 September 1515 to 14 September 1515Battle of Marignano
- from 1516 to 1517Ottoman–Mamluk War of 1516–17
- 18 February 1516Birth of Mary I
- from 31 October 1517 to 1 January 1648Protestant Reformation
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1600Rise of Baroque music
- 1616Construction of Sultan Ahmed Mosque
- 1670Construction of avenue des Champs-Élysées
- 17th centuryRise of ukiyo-e
- 25 April 1719Publication of Robinson Crusoe
- October 1745Publication of God Save the King
The era
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