Deaths on August 8

Oronce Finé

Died on August 8, 1555

Oronce Finé, French mathematician and cartographer (b. 1494)

Oronce Finé (or Fine; Latin: Orontius Finnaeus or Finaeus; Italian: Oronzio Fineo; 20 December 1494 – 8 August 1555) was a French mathematician and cartographer.

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Events on 1555

22 Jan

Taungoo Dynasty
The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Burma.
9 Feb

Burned at the stake
Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake.
18 Jul

Mary I of England
The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I of England and King Philip II of Spain.
1 Nov

France Antarctique
French Huguenots establish the France Antarctique colony in present-day Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Deaths on August 8

Oronce Finé

Died on August 8, 1555

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Taungoo Dynasty

Burned at the stake

Mary I of England

France Antarctique