Historical Events
- May 6 Leon VII Spanish poet's first poem is published: La Cocina
- May 12 Spanish garrison of Aardenburg surrenders to Mauritius
Famous Birthdays
- May 10 Jean Mairet, French dramatist famous for tragedies (Sophonisbe) and comedies, born in Besançon, France (d. 1686)
Famous Deaths
- May 4 Claudio Merulo, Italian organist and composer, dies at 71
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