Births on October 31

Henriette of Cleves

Born on October 31, 1542

Henriette of Cleves, Duchess of Nevers, Countess of Rethel (d. 1601)

Henriette de La Marck (31 October 1542 – 24 June 1601), also known as Henriette of Cleves, was a French noblewoman and courtier. She was the 4th Duchess of Nevers, suo jure Countess of Rethel, and Princess of Mantua by her marriage with Louis I of Gonzaga-Nevers. A very talented landowner, she was one of France's chief creditors until her death.

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Events on 1542

6 May

Old Goa
Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time.
28 Aug

Battle of Wofla
Turkish-Portuguese War (1538-57): Battle of Wofla: The Portuguese are scattered, their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and later executed.
7 Oct

Santa Catalina Island, California
Explorer Cabrillo discovers Santa Catalina Island off of the California coast.

Births on October 31

Henriette of Cleves

Born on October 31, 1542

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Events on 1542

Old Goa

Battle of Wofla

Santa Catalina Island, California