Deaths on February 1

Girolamo Aleandro

Died on February 1, 1542

Girolamo Aleandro, Italian cardinal (b. 1480)

Girolamo Aleandro (also Hieronymus Aleander; 13 February 1480 – 1 February 1542) was an Italian cardinal, and the first cardinal appointed in pectore.

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Events on 1542

6 May

Old Goa
Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time.
28 Aug

Battle of Wofla
Turkish-Portuguese War (1538-57): Battle of Wofla: The Portuguese are scattered, their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and later executed.
7 Oct

Santa Catalina Island, California
Explorer Cabrillo discovers Santa Catalina Island off of the California coast.

Deaths on February 1

Girolamo Aleandro

Died on February 1, 1542

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Events on 1542

Old Goa

Battle of Wofla

Santa Catalina Island, California