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

Feb 18 In the year 1559 birth of isaac Casaubon, naturalized English classical scholar, theologian  

Jul 22 On this day in history birth of lawrence of Brindisi, Italian monk (d. 1619)  

Sep 12 In the year 1559 birth of lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect  

Nov 13 Albrecht/Albertus, archduke of Austria/cardinal/viceroy of Portugal was born on this day in history.  

Nov 15 In the year 1559 birth of albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo  

Jan 01 Christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies in the year 1559.  

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

Mar 14 Jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed died on this day in history.  

Mar 16 Anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496) died on this day in history.  

Mar 23 Emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia (killed in battle) (b. 1521/1522) died in the year 1559.  

Mar 30 Adam Ries, German mathematician (b. 1492) died in the year 1559.  

Jul 10 Henry II, King of France (1547-59), dies in the year 1559.  

Aug 18 Paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83 on this day in history.