Famous Birthdays In 1559

Feb 18 Isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian was born on this day in history.

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 on this day in history.

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

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 on this day in history.

Jan 29 Thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52 on this day in history.

Mar 14 In the year 1559 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 on this day in history.

Jul 10 Henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies on this day in history.

Aug 18 On this day in history paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83