1536. The Schmalkaldic league is strengthened.
1538. The Catholic States establish the sacred league at Nuremberg
1540. Paul III. (1534–1550) confirms the order of the Jesuits, founded in 1534 by Ignatius Loyola.
1519–1541. Conquest of Mexico, Peru, Chili, &c.
Fourth Visitation.
1524. Great plague at Milan,
1527. Inundations in Upper Italy.
1527. 11th August, a comet.
1527. Plague in the imperial army in Italy, after the sacking of Rome; and in Wittenberg.
1528–1534. Years of famine, with a prevalence of moisture and heat.