On This Day

What Happened in October 1567

Historical Events

  • Oct 6 Duke of Alva becomes land guardian of Netherlands

Famous Birthdays

  • Oct 10 Infanta Catherine Michelle of Spain [Catalina Micaela de Austria], Duchess consort of Savoy (1585-97), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 1597)

Famous Deaths

  • Oct 1 Pietro Carnesecchi, Italian humanist (b. 1508)

Famous People by Cause of Death

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