1550s

The 1550s was a decade that started on 1 January 1550 and ended on 31 December 1559.

It is distinct from the decade known as the 156th decade which began on January 1, 1551 and ended on December 31, 1560.

Events

Births

  • Sarsa Dengel, Emperor of Ethiopia
  • King Sebastian of Portugal
  • Nurhaci, Chinese founder of the Qing Dynasty

Deaths