Editing 1569 (section)

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* The [[Mercator projection]] is first used in [[Gerardus Mercator]]'s [[Mercator 1569 world map|world map]], ''Nova et Aucta Orbis Terrae Descriptio ad Usum Navigantium Emendata''.<ref>{{cite book|first=Nicholas|last=Crane|title=Mercator: the man who mapped the planet|location=London|publisher=Phoenix|year=2003|isbn=0-7538-1692-X}}</ref>
* A [[1569 Plot|conspiracy]] with the intent to depose [[John III of Sweden]] and reinstate the imprisoned [[Eric XIV of Sweden]] on the Swedish throne is exposed in Sweden. 
* The trade compact of [[1536]] is renewed, exempting French merchants from [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] law, and allowing them to travel, buy and sell throughout the [[sultan]]'s dominions, and to pay low customs duties on French imports and exports.
* [[Akbar]] founds [[Fatehpur Sikri]], to honor the Muslim holy man [[Shaikh Salim Chisti]], who has foretold the birth of Akbar's son and heir, [[Jahangir]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Frail |first1=T. A. |title=The Ancient Architecture of Fatehpur Sikri |url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-ancient-architecture-of-fatehpur-sikri-37573801/ |website=Smithsonian Magazine |language=en}}</ref>