1510s

The 1510s was a decade that began on 1 January 1510 and ended on 31 December 1519. It is distinct from the decade known as the 152th decade which began on January 1, 1511 and ended on December 31, 1520.

Events

• Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, starting the Reformation.
• Protestant Reformation
• Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire conquers Palestine and Egypt, and declares himself Caliph.
• Hernán Cortés lands in Mexico.
• Ferdinand Magellan leaves Europe to go around the world.

Births

• Saint Teresa of Avila, Spanish Carmelite nun and poet

Deaths

• Leonardo da Vinci, Italian inventor and painter