Historical Events Nov 12 The English Parliament re-establishes Catholicism William I of Orange Nov 17 William I of Orange becomes member of Council of State Leader of the Dutch Revolt William I of Orange Events in 1555 Famous Deaths Nov 12 Stephen Gardiner, English bishop of Winchester, dies at about 65 Nov 21 Georg Agricola [Bauer], German mineralogist (zinc), dies at 61 Nov 24 French Vervoort, Flemish mystic (Bruylocht Cleedt), dies at about 65 Oct 1555 History by Year Dec 1555 Famous People Who Were Admirals Aviators Gangsters Generals Industrialists Suffragists