Famous Deaths In 1586

Jan 18 Margaret of Austria, regent of The Netherlands (b. 1522) died in the year 1586.  

Jan 25 Lucas Cranach "the Young", German painter, dies at 70 on this day in history.  

Mar 20 Richard Maitland, Scottish statesman and historian (b. 1496) died on this day in history.  

Apr 08 Martin Chemnitz, Lutheran reformer and theologian (b. 1522) died in the year 1586.  

May 05 In the year 1586 death of henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1529)  

Jun 28 On this day in history death of primož Trubar, Slovenian Protestant reformer (b. 1508)  

Sep 20 On this day in history death of anthony Babington, page/conspirator to Mary Stuart, executed at 24  

Sep 21 Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, viceroy of Naples (1571-75), dies at 69 on this day in history.  

Oct 17 Philip Sidney, English poet/diplomat, dies in battle at 32 in the year 1586.  

Dec 12 Stefan Batory, King of Poland (b. 1533) died on this day in history.  

Jan 20 On this day in history birth of johann Hermann Schein, German composer (Fontana d'Israel)  

Feb 08 In the year 1586 birth of jacob Praetorius, composer  

Apr 11 Pietro Della Valle, composer was born on this day in history.  

Apr 17 In the year 1586 birth of john Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore)  

Apr 20 In the year 1586 birth of saint Rose of Lima, Peruvian saint (d. 1617)  

Jun 28 Paul Siefert, composer was born on this day in history.  

Jul 01 Claudio Saracini, composer was born on this day in history.  

Jul 05 Thomas Hooker, Connecticut colonist (d. 1647) was born on this day in history.