Famous Birthdays Jul 22 Lawrence of Brindisi [Giulio Cesare Russo], Italian theologian, Capuchin monk, and Roman Catholic saint, born in Brindisi, Kingdom of Naples (d. 1619) Born in 1559 Famous Deaths Henry II (1519-1559) Jul 10 King of France (1547-59), dies Jun 1559 History by Year Aug 1559 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers