Historical Events In 1612
Tuesday, 08 July 2025
Jan 04 In the year 1612 henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62
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 Rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59 in the year 1612.
Jan 27 In the year 1612 maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77
Jan 28 Thomas Bodley, diplomat/founder (Bodleian Library), dies on this day in history.
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 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) in the year 1612.
Feb 07 In the year 1612 thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men)
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 on this day in history.
Mar 14 On this day in history philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74
Apr 13 On this day in history sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai
Apr 18 In the year 1612 emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies
May 24 Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury/PM (1598-1612), dies at 48 in the year 1612.
Jun 08 On this day in history hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
Jun 13 In the year 1612 charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51
Jun 13 On this day in history 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 In the year 1612 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 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 Michel Anguier, French sculptor in the year 1612.
Sep 30 Ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1612.
Oct 07 In the year 1612 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 In the year 1612 (22 October O.S.) Time of Troubles in Russia: Moscow, Kitai-gorod, is captured by Russian troops under command of Dmitry Pozharsky
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope
Dec 15 In the year 1612 simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope