Famous Deaths in May 1679

  • M 1
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  • M 29
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  • W 31
  • May 1 Esaias Reusner, German lutenist and composer, dies at 43
  • May 3 James Sharp, English archbishop (assassinated) (b. 1613)
  • May 26 Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria (1651-79), dies at 42