Famous Deaths In 1544

Mar 22 On this day in history death of johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488)

Apr 30 In the year 1544 death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England

May 29 On this day in history jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68

Jun 14 On this day in history death of antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489)

Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 in the year 1544.

Jul 21 On this day in history death of rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle

Aug 28 In the year 1544 alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53

Nov 15 On this day in history death of king Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506)

Dec 09 In the year 1544 death of teofilo Folengo, Italian poet (b. 1491)

Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) was born on this day in history.

Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) was born on this day in history.

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born in the year 1544.

Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer was born on this day in history.

Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) was born in the year 1544.