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 Lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600) was born on this day in history.

Apr 18 Thomas Middleton, English playwright (Game of Chess) was born on this day in history.

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

Jun 09 In the year 1580 birth of daniel Heinsius, Flemish scholar (d. 1655)

Jul 06 On this day in history birth of johann Stobaeus, composer

Aug 24 In the year 1580 birth of john Taylor, English poet (d. 1654)

Sep 14 Francisco de Quevedo, Spanish writer (d. 1645) was born on this day in history.

Sep 15 On this day in history birth of charles Annibal Fabrot, French lawyer (d. 1659)

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

Dec 01 On this day in history birth of nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, French astronomer (d. 1637)

Dec 04 On this day in history birth of samuel Argall, English adventurer and naval officer (d. 1626)

Jan 18 On this day in history antonio Scandello, Italian composer (Passion of John), dies at 63

Jan 31 In the year 1580 hendrik, Portuguese cardinal/epilepticus/regent (1578-80), dies

Feb 02 Bessho Nagaharu, Japanese retainer (b. 1558) died in the year 1580.

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

Mar 03 Jacob Hillebrand, Dutch mayor of Groningen, dies in the year 1580.

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

May 27 In the year 1580 jonker Barthold Entens van Mentheda until Middelstum, dies

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