Famous Birthdays In 1544

Jan 19 In the year 1544 birth of francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)

Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) was born in the year 1544.

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born in the year 1544.

Nov 27 In the year 1544 birth of ascanio Trombeti, composer

Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) was born in the year 1544.

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

Apr 30 On this day in history death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England

May 29 In the year 1544 jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68

Jun 14 In the year 1544 death of antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489)

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 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 on this day in history.

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