Famous Deaths Happened In 1544

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

Apr 30 On this day in history death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England  

May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1544.  

Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53 on this day in history.  

Nov 15 King Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506) died in the year 1544.  

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 On this day in history birth of torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia)  

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born on this day in history.  

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)