Historical Events
Freedom of Religion
Jan 11 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II grants Austrian nobility freedom of religion
Royal Exchange Opens
Jan 23 Queen Elizabeth I of England opens Royal Exchange in London
Famous Birthdays
- Jan 9 Karel Bonaventura Buquoy, French soldier (d. 1621)
- Jan 21 Johannes Isacius Pontanus, Dutch teacher and historian (1st history of Amsterdam), born at sea off the coast of Helsingør, Denmark (d. 1639)
- Jan 22 Robert Bruce Cotton, English antiquary and politician (his library formed basis of British Museum manuscript collection), born in Denton, England (d. 1631)
