Famous Deaths In 1544

Mar 22 Johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488) died on this day in history.

Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England died on this day in history.

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

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 On this day in history alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53

Nov 15 In the year 1544 death of king Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506)

Dec 09 On this day in history death of teofilo Folengo, Italian poet (b. 1491)

Jan 19 On this day in history 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 In the year 1544 birth of anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)