Famous Deaths
Christian III (1503-1559)
King of Denmark (1534-59) and Norway (1537-59), dies at 55
1559 Highlights
About January 1, 1559
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 464 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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