Famous Birthdays In 1555

Mar 02 Ludovico Spontoni, composer was born on this day in history.

Apr 21 Ludovico Carracci, Italian painter (d. 1619) was born in the year 1555.

Aug 01 Edward Kelley, English spirit medium (d. 1597) was born on this day in history.

Sep 23 On this day in history birth of louise de Coligny, French 4th wife of Willem of Orange

Dec 04 Heinrich Meibom, German historian and poet (d. 1625) was born in the year 1555.

Dec 27 Johann Arndt, German Lutherian theologist was born on this day in history.

Feb 09 On this day in history death of john Hooper, deprived Bishop of Gloucester, burnt for heresy

Mar 23 In the year 1555 julius III, [Giovanni M del Monte], Pope (1550-55), dies at 67

Mar 27 William Hunter, Protestant martyr died in the year 1555.

Apr 12 On this day in history johanna de Wanzinnige, Queen of Castilie (1504-20), dies at 75

May 01 Marcellus II, [Marcello Cervini], Italian Pope (1555), dies at 53 on this day in history.

May 25 In the year 1555 gemma Frisius, Frisian geographer/astronomer, dies at 46

Jun 07 On this day in history maarten van Rossum, Dutch army leader, dies at about 76

Jun 23 Pedro Mascarenhas, Portuguese explorer (b. 1470) died in the year 1555.