Historical Events In 1612
Friday, 25 October 2024
Jan 04 On this day in history henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62
Jan 07 Paul de La Pierre, composer in the year 1612.
Jan 17 On this day in history thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general
Jan 20 Rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59 on this day in history.
Jan 27 Maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77 on this day in history.
Jan 28 On this day in history thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies
Jan 31 Hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia on this day in history.
Feb 06 Antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist in the year 1612.
Feb 06 In the year 1612 christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) in the year 1612.
Feb 08 On this day in history samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized)
Feb 17 Ernst of Bayern, prince/bishop of Luik/archbish Cologne, dies at 57 in the year 1612.
Mar 14 In the year 1612 philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74
Apr 13 Sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai on this day in history.
Apr 18 Emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies in the year 1612.
May 24 In the year 1612 robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48
Jun 08 Hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49 on this day in history.
Jun 13 Charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51 in the year 1612.
Jun 13 Karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot on this day in history.
Jun 23 On this day in history justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet
Jul 27 On this day in history murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad
Aug 09 In the year 1612 ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies
Aug 12 On this day in history giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60
Aug 29 In the year 1612 battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese
Sep 25 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian in the year 1612.
Sep 27 Piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76 on this day in history.
Sep 28 Michel Anguier, French sculptor on this day in history.
Sep 30 Ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1612.
Oct 07 Menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70 on this day in history.
Oct 28 On this day in history robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I
Nov 01 On this day in history (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope in the year 1612.
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope