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The 1550s decade ran from January 1, 1550, to December 31, 1559.

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The 1550s were a ten-year period in history that lasted from 1550 to 1559. This decade was a time of significant developments across Europe, including religious upheaval, political changes, and cultural shifts that shaped the modern world.

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The 1550s decade ran from January 1, 1550, to December 31, 1559.

thumb|280px|Political map of the world in 1556 thumb|January 23, 1556: Shaanxi earthquake, devastation kills 830,000 in China.

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