Deaths on December 15

Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde

Died on December 15, 1598

Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde (b. 1540)

Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde, Lord of West-Souburg (Dutch: Filips van Marnix, heer van Sint-Aldegonde, heer van West-Souburg, French: Philippe de Marnix, seigneur de Sainte-Aldegonde; 7 March/20 July 1540 – 15 December 1598) was a Flemish and Dutch writer and statesman, and the probable author of the text of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus.

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Events on 1598

30 Apr

Edict of Nantes
Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, allowing freedom of religion to the Huguenots.
14 Aug

Battle of the Yellow Ford
Nine Years' War: Battle of the Yellow Ford: Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, defeats an English expeditionary force under Henry Bagenal.
16 Dec

Battle of Noryang
Seven-Year War: Battle of Noryang: The final battle of the Seven-Year War is fought between the China and the Korean allied forces and Japanese navies, resulting in a decisive allied forces victory.

Deaths on December 15

Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde

Died on December 15, 1598

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Events on 1598

Edict of Nantes

Battle of the Yellow Ford

Battle of Noryang