What Happened This Year 1548

People Who Died in 1548

Bernardo Pisano

Italian priest and composer of sacred music
Born
October 12th, 1490 534 years ago
Died
January 23rd, 1548 477 years ago — 57 years old

Served as a priest and made significant contributions to sacred music during the Renaissance. Composed several motets and served as a music teacher, influencing the musical landscape of the time. His works were performed in various religious settings, highlighting the fusion of liturgical text and melody. Held a prominent position within the ecclesiastical community as a scholar and a composer, contributing to both music and formal education.

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Lorenzino de' Medici

Italian writer and political assassin
Born
March 23rd, 1514 510 years ago
Died
February 26th, 1548 477 years ago — 33 years old

An Italian writer and political assassin, contributed to the cultural landscape of Renaissance Florence. Authored various works, including a famous public tragedy, and engaged in political intrigue against Medici rule. Rejected the political systems in place, leading to involvement in plots to kill members of the ruling family. His life and works reflected the turbulent nature of his time, embodying the conflicts of loyalty and betrayal.

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Itagaki Nobukata

Japanese Samurai and Military Leader
Born
1489 536 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 1548 476 years ago — 59 years old

Served as a prominent samurai and military leader during Japan's Sengoku period. Active in battles for various feudal lords, demonstrated tactical skill and loyalty. Involved in significant military campaigns, contributing to the dynamics of power during the tumultuous era. His legacy includes engagements that influenced the direction of clan alliances and rivalries.

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Sigismund I

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Born
1467 558 years ago
Died
April 1st, 1548 476 years ago — 81 years old

Reigned as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until 1548. Strengthened the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through various political and military efforts. Oversaw significant territorial expansion and played a key role in the consolidation of power within the kingdom. Promoted the arts and education, contributing to the cultural development of the region. Established a more centralized state, enhancing the role of the monarchy.

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Juan de Zumárraga

Spanish-Mexican archbishop and protector
Born
1468 557 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1548 476 years ago — 80 years old

An archbishop in colonial Mexico, played a significant role in the early church establishment in New Spain. Arrived in Mexico in 1528 and became the first bishop of Mexico City in 1530. Advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples and emphasized education, founding the first school in the Americas for the natives. Engaged in efforts to counteract the abuses suffered by indigenous groups at the hands of the colonizers. His tenure was marked by the promotion of the Catholic faith and the establishment of various religious institutions.

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João de Castro

Viceroy of Portuguese India
Born
February 7th, 1500 525 years ago
Died
June 6th, 1548 476 years ago — 48 years old

Served as the viceroy of Portuguese India from 1545 until 1548. Implemented significant administrative reforms and aimed for better relations with local rulers. Oversaw naval expeditions to secure Portuguese trade routes and territories in the Indian Ocean. Renowned for his strategic vision and contributions to maritime governance.

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Carpentras

Composer of sacred and secular music
Born
1470 555 years ago
Died
June 14th, 1548 476 years ago — 78 years old

A French composer contributed significantly to the development of music in the Renaissance period. Most work was composed for sacred settings, with notable contributions to the Mass and motet forms. Served as a musician in the court of King Francis I, showcasing a variety of styles that combined French and Italian influences. Worked in various cathedrals and left a legacy that influenced future generations of composers.

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Catherine Parr

Queen consort of Henry VIII of England
Died
September 5th, 1548 476 years ago — None years old

Catherine Parr served as the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England. She provided care for the king and played a significant role in the education of his children. She was a patron of the arts and an advocate for the Protestant Reformation. Parr published a book titled 'Prayers or Meditations', which is notable as one of the earliest published works by an English woman. Her marriage to Henry VIII marked the last chapter of the Tudor dynasty's tumultuous history.

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John III of Pernstein

Bohemian Governor of Moravia
Born
November 14th, 1487 537 years ago
Died
1548 477 years ago — 61 years old

Served as a prominent governor during the Renaissance period in Moravia, overseeing lands and local governance with significant influence. Held the title of Count of Kladsko, managing the region effectively and focusing on local administration and territorial matters. Contributed to the development of the region while maintaining feudal obligations and relationships with neighboring powers.

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