Births on May 3

Stephan Praetorius

Born on May 3, 1536

Stephan Praetorius, German theologian (d. 1603)

Stephan Praetorius (or Prætorius) (German: Stephan Prätorius) ((1536-05-03)May 3, 1536, Salzwedel – May 4, 1603(1603-05-04) (aged 67), Salzwedel) was a German Lutheran theologian and pastor.

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Events on 1536

5 Apr

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Royal Entry of Charles V into Rome: The last Roman triumph.
6 May

Great Bible
King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
19 May

Henry VIII of England
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest.
30 May

Lady-in-waiting
King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.
13 Aug

Enryaku-ji
Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Japan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout in what will be known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).

Births on May 3

Stephan Praetorius

Born on May 3, 1536

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Events on 1536

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

Great Bible

Henry VIII of England

Lady-in-waiting

Enryaku-ji