Famous Birthdays In 1544

Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) was born on this day in history.

Mar 11 In the year 1544 birth of torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born on this day in history.

Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer was born on this day in history.

Dec 23 In the year 1544 birth of anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)

Mar 22 Johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488) died in the year 1544.

Apr 30 In the year 1544 death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England

May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 in the year 1544.

Jun 14 Antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489) died in the year 1544.

Jul 18 On this day in history rené van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25

Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle died in the year 1544.

Aug 28 On this day in history alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53

Nov 15 King Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506) died in the year 1544.