Famous Deaths In 1544

Mar 22 Johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488) died on this day in history.

Apr 30 On this day in history death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England

May 29 In the year 1544 jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68

Jun 14 In the year 1544 death of antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489)

Jul 18 On this day in history rené van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25

Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle died on this day in history.

Aug 28 In the year 1544 alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53

Nov 15 King Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506) died on this day in history.

Dec 09 Teofilo Folengo, Italian poet (b. 1491) died on this day in history.

Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) was born in the year 1544.

Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) was born on this day in history.

May 24 In the year 1544 birth of william Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism)

Nov 27 In the year 1544 birth of ascanio Trombeti, composer

Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) was born on this day in history.