Famous Personalities Born In 1559

Feb 18 In the year 1559 birth of isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian  

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

Sep 12 In the year 1559 birth of lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect  

Nov 13 Albrecht/Albertus, archduke of Austria/cardinal/viceroy of Portugal was born on this day in history.  

Nov 15 In the year 1559 birth of albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo  

Jan 01 Christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies on this day in history.  

Jan 29 Thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52 in the year 1559.  

Mar 14 Jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed died in the year 1559.  

Mar 16 Anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496) died in the year 1559.  

Mar 23 Emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522) died on this day in history.  

Mar 30 Adam Ries, German mathematician (b. 1492) died on this day in history.  

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.