Famous Deaths Happened In 1544

Mar 22 Johannes Magnus, last Catholic Archbishop of Sweden (b. 1488) died in the year 1544.  

Apr 30 On this day in history death of thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England  

May 29 Jacobus Latomus [Jasques Masson], Belgian inquisitor, dies at about 68 on this day in history.  

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

Jul 18 René van Chalon, viceroy of Holland, dies in battle at 25 on this day in history.  

Jul 21 René of Chalon [Renatus of Nassau], prince of Orange, slain in battle died on this day in history.  

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)  

Dec 09 In the year 1544 death of teofilo Folengo, Italian poet (b. 1491)  

Jan 19 On this day in history 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 in the year 1544.  

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.