Historical Events In 1612
Saturday, 07 September 2024
Jan 04 In the year 1612 henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62
Jan 07 Paul de La Pierre, composer on this day in history.
Jan 17 Thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general in the year 1612.
Jan 20 On this day in history rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59
Jan 27 Maarten van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, buried at about 77 in the year 1612.
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 In the year 1612 antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist
Feb 06 Christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown) on this day in history.
Feb 07 On this day in history thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men)
Feb 08 Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) on this day in history.
Feb 17 Ernst of Bayern, prince/bishop of Luik/archbish Cologne, dies at 57 on this day in history.
Mar 14 Philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74 in the year 1612.
Apr 13 Sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai on this day in history.
Apr 18 On this day in history emanuel Van Meteren, merchant/historian, dies
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 Charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51 on this day in history.
Jun 13 On this day in history karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot
Jun 23 On this day in history justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet
Jul 27 Murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad on this day in history.
Aug 09 Ottavio M Frangipani, Pope elect, dies on this day in history.
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 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian in the year 1612.
Sep 27 Piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76 in the year 1612.
Sep 28 Michel Anguier, French sculptor on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is 1st to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope on this day in history.
Dec 15 Simon Marius, is first to observe Andromeda galaxy through a telescope in the year 1612.