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- Bartholomeus Pitiscus, German mathematician (Trigonometry), born in Zielona Góra, Poland (d. 1613)
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William I of Orange
William I of Orange (28) weds for a second time to Anna, Duchess of Saxony (16); divorce in 1571
1561 Highlights
About August 24, 1561
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 462 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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