Famous Deaths In 1544

Mar 22 In the year 1544 death of johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488)

Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England died in the year 1544.

May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 in the year 1544.

Jun 14 In the year 1544 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 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle died on this day in history.

Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 in the year 1544.

Nov 15 King Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506) died on this day in history.

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

Jan 19 In the year 1544 birth of francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)

Mar 11 In the year 1544 birth of torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)

May 24 On this day in history birth of william Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism)

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.