{--page_num--}Famous Personalities Born In 1544

Jan 19 In the year 1544 birth of francis II de Valois-Angouleme, king of France (1559-60)  

Mar 11 Torquato Tasso, Italy, Renaissance poet (Aminta, Apologia) was born in the year 1544.  

May 24 William Gilbert, Essex England, physicist (researcher into magnetism) was born on this day in history.  

Nov 27 In the year 1544 birth of ascanio Trombeti, composer  

Dec 23 Anna, duchess of Saxson/wife of prince Willem of Orange (1561-71) was born on this day in history.  

Mar 22 Johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488) died on this day in history.  

Apr 30 Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England died on this day in history.  

May 29 On this day in history jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68  

Jun 14 On this day in history death of antoine, Duke of Lorraine (b. 1489)  

Jul 18 In the year 1544 rené van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25  

Jul 21 In the year 1544 death of rené of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle  

Aug 28 On this day in history alardus Aemstelredamus, priest/humanist, dies at about 53  

Nov 15 On this day in history death of king Jungjong of Joseon (b. 1506)