Famous Deaths In 1586

Jan 18 In the year 1586 death of margaret of Austria, regent of The Netherlands (b. 1522)

Jan 25 Lucas Cranach "the Young", German painter, dies at 70 on this day in history.

Mar 20 On this day in history death of richard Maitland, Scottish statesman and historian (b. 1496)

Apr 08 On this day in history death of martin Chemnitz, Lutheran reformer and theologian (b. 1522)

May 05 Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1529) died on this day in history.

Jun 28 On this day in history death of primož Trubar, Slovenian Protestant reformer (b. 1508)

Sep 20 Anthony Babington, page/conspirator to Mary Stuart, executed at 24 died in the year 1586.

Sep 21 Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, viceroy of Naples (1571-75), dies at 69 on this day in history.

Oct 17 Philip Sidney, English poet/diplomat, dies in battle at 32 on this day in history.

Dec 12 Stefan Batory, King of Poland (b. 1533) died in the year 1586.

Jan 20 Johann Hermann Schein, German composer (Fontana d'Israel) was born in the year 1586.

Feb 08 In the year 1586 birth of jacob Praetorius, composer

Apr 11 Pietro Della Valle, composer was born in the year 1586.

Apr 17 On this day in history birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore)

Apr 20 On this day in history birth of saint Rose of Lima, Peruvian saint (d. 1617)

Jun 28 Paul Siefert, composer was born on this day in history.

Jul 01 Claudio Saracini, composer was born in the year 1586.

Jul 05 Thomas Hooker, Connecticut colonist (d. 1647) was born on this day in history.