The Eastern (or Golden) Gate was sealed in 1541 by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman after being informed it was prophesied that through this gate the Jewish Messiah would return to Israel.

What happened and who was famous in 1541? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1541.

On May 8, 1541, south of present-day Memphis, Tennessee, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi River, one of the first European explorers to ever do so.

What Happened In Year 1541? February 12, 1541 – Santiago, Chile is founded by Pedro de Valdivia. April 7, 1541 – Francis Xavier leaves Lisbon on a mission to the Portuguese East …

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1541 in History February 12 Santiago, Chile founded (or Feb 24) February 24 Santiago, Chile founded by Pedro de Valvidia (or 2/12) March 18 Hernan de Soto observes 1st recorded flood …

This engraving depicts Hernando de Soto’s discovery of the Mississippi River at a point below Natchez on May 8, 1541. De Soto (1500–1542) was the first European to document the river. …

1541 Suleiman captures the town of Buda. 1542 A Chinese vessel carrying hides from Siam and three Portuguese is blown by a storm to a small island 20 miles southwest of Japan's island of …

1541 (MDXLI) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar, the 1541st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 541st year of the 2nd …

May 8, 1541 - After a Chickasaw raid earlier in the year, de Soto's expedition was in dire shape, however, they push forward, reaching the Mississippi River and becoming the first …