Famous Birthdays In 1559

Feb 18 Isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian was born on this day in history.

Jul 22 Lawrence of Brindisi, Italian monk (d. 1619) was born in the year 1559.

Sep 12 Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect was born on this day in history.

Nov 13 In the year 1559 birth of albrecht/Albertus, archduke of Austria/cardinal/viceroy of Portugal

Nov 15 Albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo was born on this day in history.

Jan 01 Christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies on this day in history.

Jan 29 On this day in history thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52

Mar 14 On this day in history death of jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed

Mar 16 Anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496) died on this day in history.

Mar 23 Emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522) died in the year 1559.

Mar 30 On this day in history death of adam Ries, German mathematician (b. 1492)

Jul 10 Henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies in the year 1559.

Aug 18 In the year 1559 paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83