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 on this day in history.

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

Jun 14 Antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489) died on this day in history.

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

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

Jan 19 Francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60) was born in the year 1544.

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 In the year 1544 birth of ascanio Trombeti, composer

Dec 23 On this day in history birth of anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71)