October 1577

What Happened in October 1577

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Oct 25 Pope Gregory XIII asks renewal of ecclesiastical hymns

Pope Gregory XIII — Pope
Gregory XIII

Famous Birthdays

Oct 1 Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Swiss friar, martyr, and saint, born in Sigmaringen, Germany (d. 1622)
Oct 7 Ferdinand, of Bayern, prince-bishop of Liege/archbishop
Oct 17 Cristofano Allori, Italian painter (Judith)

Famous Deaths

Oct 7 George Gascoigne, English poet

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