Births on February 29

Antonio Neri

Born on February 29, 1576

Antonio Neri, Florentine priest and glassmaker (d. 1614)

Antonio Neri (29 February 1576, Florence – 1614) was a Florentine priest who published the book L’Arte Vetraria or The Art of Glass in 1612. This book was the first general treatise on the systematics of glassmaking.

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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.

Births on February 29

Antonio Neri

Born on February 29, 1576

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Martín Enríquez de Almanza

Copán

Sack of Antwerp

Pacification of Ghent