{--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 Lawrence of Brindisi, Italian monk (d. 1619) was born in the year 1559.  

Sep 12 Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli, Italian painter/architect was born on this day in history.  

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

Nov 15 On this day in history birth of albrecht, arch duke of Austrian/cardinal-archbishop of Toledo  

Jan 01 On this day in history christian III, king of Denmark/Norway (1534-59), dies  

Jan 29 Thomas Pope, English politician, benefactor, dies at about 52 in the year 1559.  

Mar 14 Jacques d'Auchy, Walloon baptist merchant, executed died in the year 1559.  

Mar 16 Anthony St. Leger, Lord Deputy of Ireland (b. 1496) died in the year 1559.  

Mar 23 In the year 1559 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 On this day in history paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], Pope (1555-59), dies at 83