Deaths on March 11

Matthias Flacius

Died on March 11, 1575

Matthias Flacius, Croatian theologian and reformer (b. 1520)

Matthias Flacius Illyricus (Latin; Croatian: Matija Vlačić Ilirik) or Francovich (Croatian: Franković) (3 March 1520 – 11 March 1575) was a Lutheran reformer from Istria, present day Croatia. He was notable as a theologian, sometimes dissenting strongly with his fellow Lutherans, and as a scholar for his editorial work on the Magdeburg Centuries.

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25 Jan

Paulo Dias de Novais
Luanda, the capital of Angola, is founded by the Portuguese navigator Paulo Dias de Novais.
3 Mar

Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi.
10 Oct

Battle of Dormans
Roman Catholic forces under Henry I, Duke of Guise defeat the Protestants, capturing Philippe de Mornay among others.

Deaths on March 11

Matthias Flacius

Died on March 11, 1575

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