Famous Personalities Born In 1580

Jan 06 (baptised) John Smith of Jamestown (d. 1631) was born in the year 1580.  

Jan 12 On this day in history birth of jean Baptiste van Helmont, Belgian chemist, (found boiling pt temp)  

Jan 12 Lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600) was born on this day in history.  

Apr 18 In the year 1580 birth of thomas Middleton, English playwright (Game of Chess)  

Jun 06 Godefroy Wendelin, Flemish astronomer (d. 1667) was born on this day in history.  

Jun 09 In the year 1580 birth of daniel Heinsius, Flemish scholar (d. 1655)  

Jul 06 On this day in history birth of johann Stobaeus, composer  

Aug 24 In the year 1580 birth of john Taylor, English poet (d. 1654)  

Sep 14 Francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer (d. 1645) was born in the year 1580.  

Sep 15 Charles Annibal Fabrot, French lawyer (d. 1659) was born on this day in history.  

Sep 17 Charlotte Brabantia, countess of Nassau/daughter of Willem of Orange was born on this day in history.  

Dec 01 In the year 1580 birth of nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, French astronomer (d. 1637)  

Dec 04 On this day in history birth of samuel Argall, English adventurer and naval officer (d. 1626)  

Jan 18 In the year 1580 antonio Scandello, Italian composer (Passion of John), dies at 63  

Jan 31 Hendrik, Portuguese cardinal/epilepticus/regent (1578-80), dies on this day in history.  

Feb 02 Bessho Nagaharu, Japanese retainer (b. 1558) died in the year 1580.  

Feb 15 Cunerus Petri, Dutch theologist/bishop of Leeuwarden, dies on this day in history.  

Mar 03 In the year 1580 jacob Hillebrand, Dutch mayor of Groningen, dies  

Apr 01 Alonso Mudarra, Spanish composer died in the year 1580.  

May 27 Jonker Barthold Entens van Mentheda until Middelstum, dies on this day in history.  

Jun 10 In the year 1580 luis Vaz de Camoes, Portugal's national poet (Os Lusiados), dies