Historical Events In 1612
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Jan 04 Henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62 in the year 1612.
Jan 07 In the year 1612 paul de La Pierre, composer
Jan 17 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general on this day in history.
Jan 20 Rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59 in the year 1612.
Jan 27 Maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77 in the year 1612.
Jan 28 Thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies in the year 1612.
Jan 31 In the year 1612 hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia
Feb 06 In the year 1612 antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist
Feb 06 In the year 1612 christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
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 on this day in history.
Apr 13 On this day in history sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai
Apr 18 In the year 1612 emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies
May 24 On this day in history robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48
Jun 08 On this day in history hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
Jun 13 Charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51 in the year 1612.
Jun 13 On this day in history karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot
Jun 23 On this day in history justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet
Jul 27 On this day in history murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad
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 Battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese on this day in history.
Sep 25 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian in the year 1612.
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 On this day in history 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 on this day in history.
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 Simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope on this day in history.