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 in the year 1559.

Nov 13 On this day in history 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 In the year 1559 thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52

Mar 14 Jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed died in the year 1559.

Mar 16 On this day in history death of anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496)

Mar 23 In the year 1559 death of emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522)

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

Jul 10 On this day in history henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies

Aug 18 On this day in history paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83