0749 On this day in history death of saint John of Damascus, theologian
1082 Death of Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona on this day in history.
1212 Derek II of Are, Bishop of Utrecht (1197-1212), dies on this day in history.
1244 On this day in history johanna of Constantinople, countess of Flanders (1205-44), dies
1355 On this day in history jan III, duke of Brabant/Limburg, dies
1560 On this day in history francois II, King of France (1559-60), dies at 16
1570 Death of Johan Friis, Danish statesman (b. 1494) on this day in history.
1594 Gerardus Mercator, Flemish philosopher/cartographer, dies at 82 on this day in history.