What is 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.{{decadebox|155}} == Events == * [[Helsinki]] founded in [[Finland]]. * Rule of ''Bloody Mary'', or [[Mary I of England]] from 1553 to 1558. * [[São Paulo]] founded in [[Brazil]]. * Religious wars continue in Europe. * [[Russia]] breaks peace with [[Sweden]] by attacking Finland. * The Shaanxi [[Earthquake]], the deadliest earthquake in history. == Births == * [[Sarsa Dengel]], Emperor of [[Ethiopia]] * [[King]] [[Sebastian of Portugal]] * [[Nurhaci]], Chinese founder of the Qing Dynasty == Deaths == * [[Tabinshwehti]], King of [[Burma]] * [[Edward VI]], King of England * [[Ignatius of Loyola]], Spanish founder of the Jesuit priests [[Category:1550s| ]]