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 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, naval commander was born on this day in history.

May 23 Claude Mellan, French engraver/cartoonist/painter, baptized was born on this day in history.

Jul 31 Alessandro Algardi, Italian sculptor and architect (d. 1654) was born on this day in history.

Aug 07 On this day in history birth of georg Stiernhielm, "father of Swedish poetry" (Hercules)

Sep 23 Eleonore Gonzaga, wife of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1655) was born in the year 1598.

Nov 07 Francisco Zurbarán, Spanish painter (d. 1664) was born in the year 1598.

Nov 28 On this day in history 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 On this day in history theodorus I, [Fedor Ivanovitch], czar of Russia (1584-98), dies at 40

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

Jan 09 In the year 1598 death of jasper Heywood, English translator (b. 1553)

Jan 17 In the year 1598 death of fyodor I Tsar of Russia (b. 1557)

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

May 03 In the year 1598 death of anna Guarini, Italian singer (b. 1563)

Jun 28 Abraham Ortelius, [Ortels/Hortels], South Neth geographer, dies at 71 in the year 1598.

Aug 04 On this day in history william Cecil 1st baron Burghley, English premier, dies at 77