{--page_num--}Famous Personalities Born In 1559

Feb 18 Isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian was born on this day in history.  

Jul 22 In the year 1559 birth of lawrence of Brindisi, Italian monk (d. 1619)  

Sep 12 On this day in history birth of lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect  

Nov 13 On this day in history birth of albrecht/Albertus, archduke of Austria/cardinal/viceroy of Portugal  

Nov 15 Albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo was born on this day in history.  

Jan 01 In the year 1559 christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies  

Jan 29 In the year 1559 thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52  

Mar 14 In the year 1559 death of jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed  

Mar 16 On this day in history death of anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496)  

Mar 23 On this day in history death of emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522)  

Mar 30 On this day in history death of adam Ries, German mathematician (b. 1492)  

Jul 10 In the year 1559 henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies  

Aug 18 In the year 1559 paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83