Historical Events In 1612
Monday, 30 January 2023
Jan 04 Henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62 on this day in history.
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 In the year 1612 rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59
Jan 27 In the year 1612 maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77
Jan 28 In the year 1612 thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies
Jan 31 On this day in history hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia
Feb 06 On this day in history antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist
Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
Feb 07 In the year 1612 thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men)
Feb 08 Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) in the year 1612.
Feb 17 In the year 1612 ernst of Bayern, prince/bishop of Luik/archbish Cologne, dies at 57
Mar 14 Philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74 on this day in history.
Apr 13 Sasaki Kojirō, Japanese samurai on this day in history.
Apr 18 On this day in history emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies
May 24 In the year 1612 robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48
Jun 08 In the year 1612 hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
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 Justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet on this day in history.
Jul 27 Murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad on this day in history.
Aug 09 Ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies in the year 1612.
Aug 12 Giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60 on this day in history.
Aug 29 On this day in history 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 in the year 1612.
Sep 30 On this day in history ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81
Oct 07 On this day in history menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70
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 On this day in history simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope on this day in history.