Famous Deaths In 1566

Jan 07 Ludovicus Blosius, [Louis de Blois "Dacrianus"], wrtier, dies in the year 1566.

Feb 03 George Cassander, Flemish theologian (b. 1513) died on this day in history.

Mar 09 On this day in history death of david Riccio, Italian singer/secretary of Mary Stuart, murdered

Mar 26 Antonio de Cabezon, composer, dies on this day in history.

Mar 28 Siegmund Freiherr von Herberstein, Austrian diplomat, dies at 79 in the year 1566.

Apr 25 Diane de Poitiers, lover of French King Henry II, dies in the year 1566.

May 04 Luca Ghini, Italian physician and botanist (b. 1490) died on this day in history.

May 10 Leonhard Fuchs, German botanist, dies at 65 in the year 1566.

Jul 02 Nostradamus, [Michel de Nostre-Dam], French astrologist, dies at 62 in the year 1566.

Jul 31 Bartholome de Casas, Spanish historian/bishop of Chiapa, dies at 92 on this day in history.

Aug 04 On this day in history girolamo della Robbia, Italian sculptor (Majolica relief), dies

Sep 02 In the year 1566 taddeo Zuccari, Italian painter, dies at 37

Sep 05 On this day in history suleiman I, Great Law Giver, sultan of Turkey (1520-66), dies at 71

Sep 22 John Agricola, [Schneider], German theologist/prime minister, dies in the year 1566.

Sep 27 Marcus A Vida, [Marcus Hieronymus], Italian humanist/poet/bishop, dies in the year 1566.

Nov 21 In the year 1566 death of annibale Caro, Italian poet (b. 1507)

Jan 14 Angelo Notari, composer was born on this day in history.

Jan 30 In the year 1566 birth of alessandro Piccinini, composer

May 26 Mohammed III, sultan of Turkey (1595-1603) was born in the year 1566.

May 26 In the year 1566 birth of mehmed III, Ottoman Emperor (d. 1603)

Jun 19 James I Stuart, king of Scotland (James VI)/England (1567/1603-25) was born in the year 1566.

Jun 20 Sigismund III, King of Poland/Sweden was born on this day in history.

Aug 12 In the year 1566 birth of isabella CE, infante of Spain/governess of the Netherlands

Sep 01 Edward Alleyn, English actor (d. 1626) was born in the year 1566.