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What Happened in October 1577

Historical Events

Music History

Oct 25 Pope Gregory XIII asks renewal of ecclesiastical hymns

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

Famous People by Cause of Death

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