Famous Birthdays In 1559

Feb 18 Isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian was born in the year 1559.

Jul 22 Lawrence of Brindisi, Italian monk (d. 1619) was born on this day in history.

Sep 12 On this day in history birth of lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect

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

Nov 15 On this day in history birth of albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo

Jan 01 In the year 1559 christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies

Jan 29 Thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52 on this day in history.

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

Mar 16 In the year 1559 death of anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496)

Mar 23 On this day in history 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 Henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies in the year 1559.

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