- Jul 9 Death of the Gorcum Martyrs: Calvinist militant force the Watergeuzen (the Sea Beggars) capture and hang 19 Catholic priests in Brielle
Stadtholder William I of Orange
Jul 18 Provincial States of Holland recognize William I of Orange as Stadtholder of Holland, Friesland and Utrecht at a gathering in Dordrecht
- Jul 19 Battle at Saint Ghislain: Spanish army beats The Genlis' mercenaries
- Jul 23 William I of Orange's troops occupy Roermond on the Spanjaarden
Gregory I
Gregory XIII
Julius II
Julius III
Leo X
Pius V