Historical Events In 1612
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Jan 04 In the year 1612 henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62
Jan 07 Paul de La Pierre, composer on this day in history.
Jan 17 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general in the year 1612.
Jan 20 Rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59 on this day in history.
Jan 27 Maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77 on this day in history.
Jan 28 Thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies in the year 1612.
Jan 31 Hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia on this day in history.
Feb 06 Antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist on this day in history.
Feb 06 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) in the year 1612.
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) in the year 1612.
Feb 08 In the year 1612 samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized)
Feb 17 In the year 1612 ernst of Bayern, prince/bishop of Luik/archbish Cologne, dies at 57
Mar 14 Philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74 on this day in history.
Apr 13 Sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai on this day in history.
Apr 18 Emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies on this day in history.
May 24 On this day in history robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48
Jun 08 Hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49 on this day in history.
Jun 13 Charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51 in the year 1612.
Jun 13 Karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot in the year 1612.
Jun 23 Justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet on this day in history.
Jul 27 In the year 1612 murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad
Aug 09 On this day in history ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies
Aug 12 Giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60 on this day in history.
Aug 29 In the year 1612 battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese
Sep 25 On this day in history mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian
Sep 27 On this day in history piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76
Sep 28 Michel Anguier, French sculptor in the year 1612.
Sep 30 In the year 1612 ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81
Oct 07 On this day in history menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70
Oct 28 On this day in history robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I
Nov 01 (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky on this day in history.
Dec 15 On this day in history simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope