Famous Birthdays In 1580

Jan 06 (baptised) John Smith of Jamestown (d. 1631) was born in the year 1580.

Jan 12 On this day in history birth of jean Baptiste van Helmont, Belgian chemist, (found boiling pt temp)

Jan 12 In the year 1580 birth of lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600)

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

Jun 06 In the year 1580 birth of godefroy Wendelin, Flemish astronomer (d. 1667)

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

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

Dec 04 In the year 1580 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 On this day in history hendrik, Portuguese cardinal/epilepticus/regent (1578-80), dies

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

Feb 15 Cunerus Petri, Dutch theologist/bishop of Leeuwarden, dies in the year 1580.

Mar 03 Jacob Hillebrand, Dutch mayor of Groningen, dies on this day in history.

Apr 01 Alonso Mudarra, Spanish composer died in the year 1580.

May 27 On this day in history jonker Barthold Entens van Mentheda until Middelstum, dies

Jun 10 Luis Vaz de Camoes, Portugal's national poet (Os Lusiados), dies in the year 1580.