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Jan 10 On this day in history birth of hendrik Niclaes, German/Dutch merchant/cult leader (Children of God) Share it »

Feb 02 On this day in history birth of damião de Góis, Portuguese philosopher (d. 1574) Share it »

Mar 20 On this day in history birth of pierino Belli, Italian soldier and jurist (d. 1575) Share it »

Apr 25 On this day in history birth of georg Major, German Protestant theologian (d. 1574) Share it »

Jun 06 On this day in history birth of king John III of Portugal (d. 1557) Share it »

Jun 07 Gregory XIII, Pope, introduced Gregorian calendar in 1582 was born on this day in history. Share it »

Jul 27 Pier Francesco Corteccia, composer was born on this day in history. Share it »

Aug 04 On this day in history birth of pieter Coecke van Aelst, Flemish painter/carpet designer Share it »

Sep 13 On this day in history birth of john Leland, English antiquarian (d. 1552) Share it »

Nov 17 Atahualpa, last emperor of the Inca (d. 1533) was born on this day in history. Share it »

Jan 01 On this day in history gregorius XIII, [Ugo Buoncampagni], Italy, pope (1572-85), dies Share it »

Feb 01 On this day in history olivier de la Marche, Flemish writer/poet/governor, dies Share it »

Apr 02 Arthur, English crown prince/husband of Catharina of Aragon, dies on this day in history. Share it »

Apr 15 Jan IV Chalon, prince of Orange, dies on this day in history. Share it »

May 06 On this day in history death of james Tyrrell, alleged murderer of the Princes in the Tower (executed) Share it »

Dec 23 On this day in history margaretha, English princess of Burgundy, dies at 57 Share it »