Famous Deaths In 1586

Jan 18 On this day in history death of margaret of Austria, regent of The Netherlands (b. 1522)

Jan 25 In the year 1586 lucas Cranach "the Young", German painter, dies at 70

Mar 20 Richard Maitland, Scottish statesman and historian (b. 1496) died on this day in history.

Apr 08 Martin Chemnitz, Lutheran reformer and theologian (b. 1522) died on this day in history.

May 05 On this day in history death of henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1529)

Jun 28 Primož Trubar, Slovenian Protestant reformer (b. 1508) died on this day in history.

Sep 20 On this day in history death of anthony Babington, page/conspirator to Mary Stuart, executed at 24

Sep 21 Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, viceroy of Naples (1571-75), dies at 69 in the year 1586.

Oct 17 Philip Sidney, English poet/diplomat, dies in battle at 32 in the year 1586.

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 on this day in history.

Feb 08 Jacob Praetorius, composer was born on this day in history.

Apr 11 Pietro Della Valle, composer was born on this day in history.

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 On this day in history birth of paul Siefert, composer

Jul 01 Claudio Saracini, composer was born on this day in history.

Jul 05 Thomas Hooker, Connecticut colonist (d. 1647) was born in the year 1586.