Hisdates•ComHistorical Events In 1612
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
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 In the year 1612 rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59
Jan 27 On this day in history 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 On this day in history hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia
Feb 06 Antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist on this day in history.
Feb 06 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) in the year 1612.
Feb 07 Thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men) in the year 1612.
Feb 08 Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) on this day in history.
Feb 17 On this day in history 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 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 in the year 1612.
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 on this day in history.
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 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 On this day in history giovanni Gabrieli, Italian composer (Madrigali), dies at about 60
Aug 29 On this day in history battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese
Sep 25 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian on this day in history.
Sep 27 Piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76 in the year 1612.
Sep 28 Michel Anguier, French sculptor in the year 1612.
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 (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky in the year 1612.
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope on this day in history.
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope