1530er

1530er is a German term used to denote a person born in the year 1530. The suffix -er marks membership in a birth-year cohort, analogous to phrases like "the class of 1530" in English. In genealogical, biographical, and historical writing, 1530er refers to individuals whose birth year is 1530, though in formal contexts the expression "Jahrgang 1530" is more common.

As a birth-year designation, the term serves primarily a classificatory function. It helps researchers, historians, and genealogists organize information about people by generation or cohort without implying specific biographical details beyond the year of birth. It is not a biographical label with inherent traits; rather, it situates a person within a particular historical period.

People born in 1530 would have come of age in the mid‑16th century and lived through the early modern era, a period marked by religious reform movements, shifting political entities, and evolving scientific and cultural developments. Lifespans were generally shorter than today, and records frequently focus on prominent or urban figures, so many 1530ers are known only through archival mentions rather than full biographical narratives. The term is therefore most useful in data sets, biographical indexes, and historical overviews that classify individuals by birth year rather than by occupation or status alone.

Variations and related terms include "Jahrgang 1530" and "1530er-Jahrgang." While the usage can be informal in everyday language, formal writing typically prefers explicit phrases like "Jahrgang 1530." The concept also connects to broader topics such as Jahrgang (birth year) and genealogical dating methods.