{--page_num--}Famous Personalities Born In 1598

Apr 05 In the year 1598 birth of laurentius Erhard, composer  

Apr 17 Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born in the year 1598.  

Apr 23 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp, naval commander was born in the year 1598.  

May 23 Claude Mellan, French engraver/cartoonist/painter, baptized was born on this day in history.  

Jul 31 In the year 1598 birth of alessandro Algardi, Italian sculptor and architect (d. 1654)  

Aug 07 On this day in history birth of georg Stiernhielm, "father of Swedish poetry" (Hercules)  

Sep 23 Eleonore Gonzaga, wife of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (d. 1655) was born on this day in history.  

Nov 07 Francisco Zurbarán, Spanish painter (d. 1664) was born on this day in history.  

Nov 28 Hans Nansen, Danish statesman (d. 1667) was born on this day in history.  

Dec 07 On this day in history birth of giovanni Bernini, Italy, baroque sculptor (St Teresa in Ecstasy)  

Jan 07 Theodorus I, [Fedor Ivanovitch], czar of Russia (1584-98), dies at 40 on this day in history.  

Jan 08 On this day in history johan Georg, elector of Brandenburg (1571-91), dies at 72  

Jan 09 Jasper Heywood, English translator (b. 1553) died on this day in history.  

Jan 17 Fyodor I Tsar of Russia (b. 1557) died on this day in history.  

Feb 10 Anna van Bull, 1st wife of Polish/Swedish king Sigismund II, dies in the year 1598.  

May 03 In the year 1598 death of anna Guarini, Italian singer (b. 1563)  

Jun 28 Abraham Ortelius, [Ortels/Hortels], South Neth geographer, dies at 71 on this day in history.  

Aug 04 William Cecil 1st baron Burghley, English premier, dies at 77 on this day in history.