Historical Events King Henry II Jul 25 Henry II of France is crowned King of France King of France Henry II Famous Deaths Jul 20 Beatus Rhenanus [Beatus Birt], German humanist, classical scholar and friend of Erasmus, dies bequeathing his significant library to city of Sélestat, at 80 Jun 1547 History by Year Aug 1547 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers