Famous Personalities Born In 1580

Jan 06 (baptised) John Smith of Jamestown (d. 1631) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 12 Lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600) was born in the year 1580.  

Apr 18 In the year 1580 birth of thomas Middleton, English playwright (Game of Chess)  

Jun 06 On this day in history birth of godefroy Wendelin, Flemish astronomer (d. 1667)  

Jun 09 On this day in history birth of daniel Heinsius, Flemish scholar (d. 1655)  

Jul 06 In the year 1580 birth of johann Stobaeus, composer  

Aug 24 On this day in history birth of john Taylor, English poet (d. 1654)  

Sep 14 Francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer (d. 1645) was born in the year 1580.  

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

Sep 17 On this day in history birth of charlotte Brabantia, countess of Nassau/daughter of Willem of Orange  

Dec 01 In the year 1580 birth of nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, French astronomer (d. 1637)  

Dec 04 Samuel Argall, English adventurer and naval officer (d. 1626) was born in the year 1580.  

Jan 18 In the year 1580 antonio Scandello, Italian composer (Passion of John), dies at 63  

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

Feb 02 Bessho Nagaharu, Japanese retainer (b. 1558) died on this day in history.  

Feb 15 On this day in history cunerus Petri, Dutch theologist/bishop of Leeuwarden, dies  

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 in the year 1580.  

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