1583 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1550s 1560s 1570s – 1580s – 1590s 1600s 1610s |
| Years: | 1580 1581 1582 – 1583 – 1584 1585 1586 |
1583 was a year that started on a Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It was also a common year in the Julian calendar, which was 10 days behind at that time. In Roman numerals, 1583 is written as MDLXXXIII.
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Important Events of 1583
England Claims Newfoundland
- In 1583, the island of Newfoundland was officially claimed by England. This was an important step for England's growing power overseas.
University of Edinburgh Opens
- The University of Edinburgh in Scotland was started in 1583. This new university became a major center for learning and education.
People Born in 1583
Famous Births
- January 8 – Simon Episcopius, a Dutch religious thinker.
- March 3 – Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury, an English diplomat, poet, and philosopher.
- April 10 – Hugo Grotius, a Dutch philosopher and writer, known for his ideas on international law.
- June 16 – Axel Oxenstierna, a very important Swedish leader who served as the Lord High Chancellor of Sweden.
- September 24 – Albrecht von Wallenstein, a famous Austrian general.
- December 25 – Orlando Gibbons, an English composer known for his music.
People Who Died in 1583
Notable Deaths
- March 18 – King Magnus of Livonia, a ruler in the Baltic region.
- May 6 – Zacharias Ursinus, a German religious scholar.
- June 9 – Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex, an English nobleman who was Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland.
- July 6 – Edmund Grindal, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury, a very important religious leader in England.
- September 9 – Humphrey Gilbert, an English explorer.
- September 16 – Catherine Jagiellon, who was the queen of John II of Sweden.
- November 11 – Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond, an Irish rebel leader.
- December 14 – Ivan Fyodorov, an important early Russian printer.
Images for kids
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The Battle of Shizugatake took place in May 1583.
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Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for England on August 5.
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Albrecht von Wallenstein, born in 1583.
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King Magnus of Livonia, who died in 1583.
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Another image of Humphrey Gilbert.
See also
In Spanish: 1583 para niños
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