Historical Events In 1612
Thursday, 30 November 2023
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 On this day in history 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 Thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies in the year 1612.
Jan 31 Hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia on this day in history.
Feb 06 On this day in history antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist
Feb 06 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) in the year 1612.
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 In the year 1612 philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74
Apr 13 In the year 1612 sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai
Apr 18 Emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies on this day in history.
May 24 Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48 on this day in history.
Jun 08 In the year 1612 hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
Jun 13 In the year 1612 charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51
Jun 13 In the year 1612 karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot
Jun 23 Justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet on this day in history.
Jul 27 In the year 1612 murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad
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 Battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese on this day in history.
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 On this day in history michel Anguier, French sculptor
Sep 30 Ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81 on this day in history.
Oct 07 On this day in history menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70
Oct 28 Robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I on this day in history.
Nov 01 (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky on this day in history.
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope in the year 1612.
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope on this day in history.