Famous Personalities Born In 1559

Feb 18 On this day in history birth of isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian  

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 In the year 1559 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 in the year 1559.  

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 Anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496) died on this day in history.  

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

Mar 30 Adam Ries, German mathematician (b. 1492) died in the year 1559.  

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 on this day in history.