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1558
birthShe was two years old at the time of her brother's death in February 1561. She was under the guardianship of Sir William Petre, who referred to her once as his daughter. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1558 • The University of Jena is founded in Thuringia, Germany. |
1572
Oct 23
Age: 14y
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marriageThomas Baker Ingatestone, Essex, England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1572 • Supernova SN 1572 is first observed in the constellation Cassiopeia by Cornelius Gemma. Tycho Brahe, who notes it two days later, will use it to challenge the prevailing view that stars do not change.University of Otago Library exhibition note for [http://www.library.otago.ac.nz/exhibitions/delights/case_eight.html The Earth & Beyond]; Allen, R. H. Star Names: their Lore and Meaning, Bill Thayer's edition at LacusCurtius, [http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Gazetteer/Topics/astronomy/_Texts/secondary/ALLSTA/Cassiopeia*.html "Cassiopeia."] The supernova remnant remains visible through 1574. |
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1578
Age: 20y
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birth of childRichard Baker Sissinghurst, Kent, England ⇓ Most records say Joyce's Butlers family had resided in Kent for many genrations, and that her father was "of Ashford." His parents' families were of the area of Kent known as "Sissinghurst" at the time, however, which is most likely where he was born. At the time of his mother's death, it was mentioned that he was eleven years old, and this gives the rough estimate for his year of birth. 6 Sources ⇓ |
| 1578 • Sonam Gyrso receives from prince Atlan Khan the title of Talaï, and becomes the third Dalai Lama of Tibet. |
1589
Age: 31y
| 1589 • Henry IV of France is repulsed in an attempt to capture Paris from the Catholic League. |