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 in the year 1544.

May 29 In the year 1544 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 on this day in history.

Jul 21 In the year 1544 death of rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle

Aug 28 On this day in history 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 On this day in history 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 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 on this day in history.

Nov 27 Ascanio Trombeti, composer was born in the year 1544.

Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) was born on this day in history.