Births on January 20

Heribert Rosweyde

Born on January 20, 1569

Heribert Rosweyde, Jesuit hagiographer (d. 1629)

Heribert Rosweyde (20 January 1569, Utrecht – 5 October 1629, Antwerp) was a Jesuit hagiographer. His work, quite unfinished, was taken up by Jean Bolland who systematized it, while broadening its perspective. This is the beginning of the association of the Bollandists.

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Events on 1569

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Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Union of Lublin: The Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania confirm a real union; the united country is called the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth or the Republic of Both Nations.