Hisdates•ComHistorical Events In 1612
Sunday, 04 June 2023
Jan 04 Henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62 on this day in history. 
Jan 07 In the year 1612 paul de La Pierre, composer
Jan 17 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general on this day in history.
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 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 on this day in history.
Feb 06 On this day in history christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) on this day in history.
Feb 08 In the year 1612 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 Philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74 in the year 1612.
Apr 13 In the year 1612 sasaki Kojirō, Japanese samurai
Apr 18 Emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies in the year 1612.
May 24 On this day in history robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48
Jun 08 Hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49 in the year 1612.
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 in the year 1612.
Jun 23 In the year 1612 justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet
Jul 27 Murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad in the year 1612.
Aug 09 Ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies on this day in history.
Aug 12 Giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60 in the year 1612.
Aug 29 Battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese on this day in history.
Sep 25 In the year 1612 mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian
Sep 27 Piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76 in the year 1612.
Sep 28 On this day in history michel Anguier, French sculptor
Sep 30 On this day in history ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81
Oct 07 Menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70 in the year 1612.
Oct 28 On this day in history robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I
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 On this day in history simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope