Famous Birthdays In 1587

Jan 05 On this day in history birth of xu Xiake, Chinese geographer (d. 1641)

Jan 06 Gaspar de Guzman, Count of Olivares, Premier of Spain (1621-43) was born on this day in history.

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 in the year 1587.

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 On this day in history birth of 1st English child born in New World (Virginia Dare)

Aug 18 On this day in history birth of virginia Dare, 1st American born of English parents

Sep 18 Francesca Caccini, Italian composer (d. circa 1640) was born in the year 1587.

Nov 03 In the year 1587 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 Margarita of Austria, queen of Philip III of Spain (d. 1611) was born in the year 1587.

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 on this day in history.

Apr 08 On this day in history death of john Foxe, English writer (b. 1516)

Apr 18 On this day in history john Foxe, author (Book of Martyrs), dies

May 18 On this day in history felix van Cantalice, Italian saint, dies

Jul 06 Michael Lauterbeck, assassinated Fries viceroy Willem Louis, executed died in the year 1587.

Aug 14 On this day in history gugliemo Gonzaga, composer, dies at 49