Famous Birthdays In 1544

Jan 19 On this day in history birth of francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)

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

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born on this day in history.

Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer was born on this day in history.

Dec 23 On this day in history birth of anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)

Mar 22 On this day in history death of johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488)

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

May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 in the year 1544.

Jun 14 Antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489) died on this day in history.

Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 in the year 1544.

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

Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 in the year 1544.

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