Famous Birthdays In 1598

Apr 05 Laurentius Erhard, composer was born on this day in history.

Apr 17 Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on this day in history.

Apr 23 On this day in history birth of maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, naval commander

May 23 On this day in history birth of claude Mellan, French engraver/cartoonist/painter, baptized

Jul 31 Alessandro Algardi, Italian sculptor and architect (d. 1654) was born in the year 1598.

Aug 07 Georg Stiernhielm, "father of Swedish poetry" (Hercules) was born on this day in history.

Sep 23 Eleonore Gonzaga, wife of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1655) was born on this day in history.

Nov 07 On this day in history birth of francisco Zurbarán, Spanish painter (d. 1664)

Nov 28 In the year 1598 birth of hans Nansen, Danish statesman (d. 1667)

Dec 07 Giovanni Bernini, Italy, baroque sculptor (St Teresa in Ecstasy) was born on this day in history.

Jan 07 Theodorus I, [Fedor Ivanovitch], czar of Russia (1584-98), dies at 40 on this day in history.

Jan 08 In the year 1598 johan Georg, elector of Brandenburg (1571-91), dies at 72

Jan 09 Jasper Heywood, English translator (b. 1553) died in the year 1598.

Jan 17 Fyodor I Tsar of Russia (b. 1557) died in the year 1598.

Feb 10 In the year 1598 anna van Bull, 1st wife of Polish/Swedish king Sigismund II, dies

May 03 Anna Guarini, Italian singer (b. 1563) died on this day in history.

Jun 28 Abraham Ortelius, [Ortels/Hortels], South Neth geographer, dies at 71 on this day in history.

Aug 04 William Cecil 1st baron Burghley, English premier, dies at 77 on this day in history.