Famous Birthdays In 1587

Jan 05 In the year 1587 birth of xu Xiake, Chinese geographer (d. 1641)

Jan 06 In the year 1587 birth of gaspar de Guzman, Count of Olivares, Premier of Spain (1621-43)

Jan 08 On this day in history birth of johannes Fabricius, Denmark, astronomer (discovered sunspots)

Jan 16 Alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter was born on this day in history.

Feb 26 Stefano Landi, Italian composer (d. 1639) was born on this day in history.

Apr 17 In the year 1587 birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer

May 08 In the year 1587 birth of victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (d. 1637)

Aug 18 1st English child born in New World (Virginia Dare) was born in the year 1587.

Aug 18 Virginia Dare, 1st American born of English parents was born in the year 1587.

Sep 18 Francesca Caccini, Italian composer (d. circa 1640) was born on this day in history.

Nov 03 On this day in history birth of samuel Scheidt, composer

Nov 04 On this day in history birth of samuel Scheidt, German organist/composer, baptised

Nov 16 On this day in history birth of joost van den Vondel, Cologne Germany, Dutch poet/dramatist (Jephtha)

Dec 25 In the year 1587 birth of margarita of Austria, queen of Philip III of Spain (d. 1611)

Feb 08 On this day in history death of mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1560-87), beheaded at 44 [NS=Feb 18]

Feb 18 On this day in history death of mary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1560-87), beheaded at 44 [OS=Feb 8]

Mar 30 Ralph Sadler, English statesman (b. 1507) died in the year 1587.

Apr 08 John Foxe, English writer (b. 1516) died on this day in history.

Apr 18 John Foxe, author (Book of Martyrs), dies in the year 1587.

May 18 Felix van Cantalice, Italian saint, dies on this day in history.

Jul 06 In the year 1587 death of michael Lauterbeck, assassinated Fries viceroy Willem Louis, executed

Aug 14 Gugliemo Gonzaga, composer, dies at 49 on this day in history.