Historical Events In 1612
Saturday, 23 January 2021
Jan 04 Henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62 in the year 1612.
Jan 07 Paul de La Pierre, composer on this day in history.
Jan 17 In the year 1612 thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general
Jan 20 In the year 1612 rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59
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 in the year 1612.
Feb 06 Antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist on this day in history.
Feb 06 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) on this day in history.
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 in the year 1612.
Apr 13 Sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai in the year 1612.
Apr 18 Emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies on this day in history.
May 24 Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48 on this day in history.
Jun 08 On this day in history hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
Jun 13 On this day in history charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51
Jun 13 On this day in history karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot
Jun 23 Justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet on this day in history.
Jul 27 Murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad in the year 1612.
Aug 09 Ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies on this day in history.
Aug 12 On this day in history giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60
Aug 29 On this day in history battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese
Sep 25 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian on this day in history.
Sep 27 In the year 1612 piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76
Sep 28 In the year 1612 michel Anguier, French sculptor
Sep 30 In the year 1612 ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81
Oct 07 In the year 1612 menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70
Oct 28 Robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I in the year 1612.
Nov 01 In the year 1612 (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope in the year 1612.