Historical Events In 1612
Friday, 17 January 2025
Jan 04 On this day in history henry L Spieghel, Dutch merchant/writer, dies at 62
Jan 07 Paul de La Pierre, composer in the year 1612.
Jan 17 On this day in history thomas Fairfax, Lord Fairfax, English Parliamentary general
Jan 20 Rudolf II von Habsburg, emperor of Germany (1576-1612), dies at 59 on this day in history.
Jan 27 On this day in history 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 Hendrik Casimir I, count of Nassau-Dietz/mayor of Frisia on this day in history.
Feb 06 On this day in history antoine Arnauld, [Grand Arnauld], French lawyer/theologist
Feb 06 In the year 1612 christopher Clavius, calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
Feb 07 In the year 1612 thomas Killigrew, English humorist/playwright/leader (King's Men)
Feb 08 Samuel Butler, England, poet/satirist (Hudibras) (baptized) in the year 1612.
Feb 17 On this day in history ernst of Bayern, prince/bishop of Luik/archbish Cologne, dies at 57
Mar 14 On this day in history philip Galle, Flemish engraver, dies at about 74
Apr 13 Sasaki KojirÅ, Japanese samurai in the year 1612.
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 on this day in history.
Jun 08 In the year 1612 hans Leo Hassler, composer, dies at 49
Jun 13 On this day in history charles van Croij, prince of Chimay, dies at 51
Jun 13 Karel van Croij, prince of Chimay/Duke of Aarschot on this day in history.
Jun 23 On this day in history justus G Schottel, [Schottelius], German poet
Jul 27 On this day in history murad IV, sultan of Turkey (1623-40)/conquered Baghdad
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 Battle at Surat India: English fleet beats Portuguese on this day in history.
Sep 25 Mark Zuesius Boxhorn, Dutch historian in the year 1612.
Sep 27 In the year 1612 piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76
Sep 28 Michel Anguier, French sculptor on this day in history.
Sep 30 Ercole Bottrigari, composer, dies at 81 on this day in history.
Oct 07 On this day in history menso Alting, Dutch reformed vicar/theologist, dies at 70
Oct 28 Robert Dowland appointed court luitist of King James I in the year 1612.
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 on this day in history.