Page 2: Historical Events In 1542

Dec 14   Princess Mary Stuart is recorded as becoming Queen Mary I of Scotland.   

Dec 28   Albert Pigge, [Pighius], Dutch theologist/astronomer, dies at about 52.   

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Feb 22   Santino garsi: Composer   

Jun 15   Richard grenville: English parliament leader/vice-admiral (roanoke)   

Jun 24   Juan de la cruz: [de yepes], spanish carmelet/poet/saint   

Jun 24   St. john of the cross: Spanish carmelite mystic and poet   

Jul 06   Elisabeth van nassau: Daughter of willem/juliana van stolberg   

Oct 04   Roberto bellarmino: Italian theologist/diplomat   

Oct 04   Robert bellarmine: Italian saint   

Oct 14   Abul-fath djalal-ud-din: 3rd mogol emperor of india (1556-1605)   

Jan 10   Gerardus noviomagus: [gerrit geldenhauer], dutch theologist, die at 59   

Feb 01   Girolamo aleandro: Italian catholic cardinal (b. 1480)   

Feb 13   Catharine howard: Queen of england/5th wife of henry viii, beheaded   

May 21   Hernando de soto:   

Jun 19   Leo jud[ae]: Swiss pastor/church reformer   

Aug 24   Gasparo contarini: Italian diplomat and cardinal (b. 1483)   

Aug 29   Cristovão da gama: Portuguese soldier (born c. 1516)   

Sep 16   Diego de almagro: Spanish captain-general of peru, beheaded