Famous Birthdays In 1580

Jan 06 In the year 1580 birth of (baptised) John Smith of Jamestown (d. 1631)

Jan 12 In the year 1580 birth of jean Baptiste van Helmont, Belgian chemist, (found boiling pt temp)

Jan 12 On this day in history birth of lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600)

Apr 18 Thomas Middleton, English playwright (Game of Chess) was born in the year 1580.

Jun 06 Godefroy Wendelin, Flemish astronomer (d. 1667) was born on this day in history.

Jun 09 Daniel Heinsius, Flemish scholar (d. 1655) was born on this day in history.

Jul 06 Johann Stobaeus, composer was born in the year 1580.

Aug 24 John Taylor, English poet (d. 1654) was born on this day in history.

Sep 14 In the year 1580 birth of francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer (d. 1645)

Sep 15 Charles Annibal Fabrot, French lawyer (d. 1659) was born on this day in history.

Sep 17 Charlotte Brabantia, countess of Nassau/daughter of Willem of Orange was born in the year 1580.

Dec 01 Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, French astronomer (d. 1637) was born in the year 1580.

Dec 04 Samuel Argall, English adventurer and naval officer (d. 1626) was born on this day in history.

Jan 18 Antonio Scandello, Italian composer (Passion of John), dies at 63 on this day in history.

Jan 31 Hendrik, Portuguese cardinal/epilepticus/regent (1578-80), dies on this day in history.

Feb 02 On this day in history death of bessho Nagaharu, Japanese retainer (b. 1558)

Feb 15 Cunerus Petri, Dutch theologist/bishop of Leeuwarden, dies on this day in history.

Mar 03 On this day in history jacob Hillebrand, Dutch mayor of Groningen, dies

Apr 01 Alonso Mudarra, Spanish composer died on this day in history.

May 27 Jonker Barthold Entens van Mentheda until Middelstum, dies on this day in history.

Jun 10 Luis Vaz de Camoes, Portugal's national poet (Os Lusiados), dies on this day in history.