Jan 10 In the year 1542 death of gerardus Noviomagus, [Gerrit Geldenhauer], Dutch theologist, die at 59
Feb 01 Girolamo Aleandro, Italian Catholic cardinal (b. 1480) died in the year 1542.
Feb 13 Catharine Howard, queen of England/5th wife of Henry VIII, beheaded died on this day in history.
May 21 Hernando de Soto, dies while searching for gold, near Mississippi R on this day in history.
Jun 19 In the year 1542 death of leo Jud[ae], Swiss pastor/church reformer
Aug 24 Gasparo Contarini, Italian diplomat and cardinal (b. 1483) died in the year 1542.
Aug 29 In the year 1542 death of cristovão da Gama, Portuguese soldier (born c. 1516)
Sep 16 On this day in history death of diego de Almagro, Spanish captain-general of Peru, beheaded