What Happened in June 1594

Historical Events

The Principalía

Jun 11 Philip II recognizes the rights and privileges of local nobles and chieftains in the Philippines, creating a ruling class of native nobility known as the Principalía

Famous Birthdays

  • Jun 15 Nicolas Poussin, French painter, born near Les Andelys, France (d. 1665)

Famous Deaths

  • Jun 3 John Aylmer, English political theorist (b. 1521)
  • Jun 3 Michel Renichon, Dutch priest, executed
  • Jun 14 Orlandus Lassus, Flemish composer (Prophet sybillarum), dies at about 61 [birthdate uncertain]