Deaths on February 10

Wilhelm Xylander

Died on February 10, 1576

Wilhelm Xylander, German scholar, translator, and academic (b. 1532)

Wilhelm Xylander (born Wilhelm Holtzman, graecized to Xylander; 26 December 1532 – 10 February 1576) was a German classical scholar and humanist. He served as rector of Heidelberg University in 1564.

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Events on 1576

20 Jan

Martín Enríquez de Almanza
The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza.
8 Mar

Copán
Spanish explorer Diego García de Palacio first sights the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copán.
4 Nov

Sack of Antwerp
Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (after three days the city is nearly destroyed).
8 Nov

Pacification of Ghent
Eighty Years' War: Pacification of Ghent: The States General of the Netherlands meet and unite to oppose Spanish occupation.

Deaths on February 10

Wilhelm Xylander

Died on February 10, 1576

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Martín Enríquez de Almanza

Copán

Sack of Antwerp

Pacification of Ghent