Musicians Born in 1539 Dec 20 Paulus Melissus, humanist Neo-Latin writer, translator, and composer, born in Mellrichstadt, Duchy of Bavaria (now Germany) (d. 1602) Musicians Who Died in 1539 Dec 20 Johannes Lupi, Flemish composer dies at 33 1534 Music History by Year 1540 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers