Famous Deaths In 1577

Feb 26 Erik XIV Wasa, King of Sweden (1560-69), dies at 43 in the year 1577.

May 08 On this day in history viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, lawyer/President (Raad van State), dies

Aug 12 On this day in history death of thomas Smith, English diplomat and scholar (b. 1513)

Aug 27 On this day in history death of titian, Italian artist

Oct 07 George Gascoigne, English poet died on this day in history.

Nov 19 Matsunaga Hisahide, Japanese warlord (b. 1510) died on this day in history.

Nov 29 On this day in history death of cuthbert Mayne, English saint (b. 1543)

Dec 18 In the year 1577 anna, duchess of Saxon/wife of prince Willem of Orange, dies at 32

Jan 12 Jan Baptist van Helmont, Flemish chemist (d. 1644) was born on this day in history.

Feb 06 In the year 1577 birth of beatrice Cenci, Italian noblewoman (d. 1599)

Feb 08 Robert Burton, writer, Anglican clergyman (Anatomy of Melancholy) was born in the year 1577.

Mar 26 In the year 1577 birth of elisabeth of Nassau, daughter of Willem I & Charlotte of Bourbon

Apr 12 Christian IV of Denmark (d. 1648) was born in the year 1577.

May 01 Francois van Kinschot, Dutch treasurer was born on this day in history.

May 28 Floris II van Pallandt, Dutch earl of Culemborg/politician was born in the year 1577.

Jun 02 Giovanni Righi, composer was born on this day in history.