Famous Deaths In 1586

Jan 18 Margaret of Austria, regent of The Netherlands (b. 1522) died on this day in history. Share it »

Jan 25 Lucas Cranach "the Young", German painter, dies at 70 on this day in history. Share it »

Mar 20 Richard Maitland, Scottish statesman and historian (b. 1496) died on this day in history. Share it »

Apr 08 Martin Chemnitz, Lutheran reformer and theologian (b. 1522) died on this day in history. Share it »

May 05 On this day in history death of henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1529) Share it »

Jun 28 On this day in history death of primož Trubar, Slovenian Protestant reformer (b. 1508) Share it »

Sep 20 On this day in history death of anthony Babington, page/conspirator to Mary Stuart, executed at 24 Share it »

Sep 21 On this day in history antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, viceroy of Naples (1571-75), dies at 69 Share it »

Oct 17 Philip Sidney, English poet/diplomat, dies in battle at 32 on this day in history. Share it »

Dec 12 On this day in history death of stefan Batory, King of Poland (b. 1533) Share it »

Jan 20 On this day in history birth of johann Hermann Schein, German composer (Fontana d'Israel) Share it »

Feb 08 Jacob Praetorius, composer was born on this day in history. Share it »

Apr 11 Pietro Della Valle, composer was born on this day in history. Share it »

Apr 17 On this day in history birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) Share it »

Apr 20 Saint Rose of Lima, Peruvian saint (d. 1617) was born on this day in history. Share it »

Jun 28 On this day in history birth of paul Siefert, composer Share it »

Jul 01 Claudio Saracini, composer was born on this day in history. Share it »

Jul 05 Thomas Hooker, Connecticut colonist (d. 1647) was born on this day in history. Share it »