Famous Deaths
- Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Spanish knight from a Basque noble family, hermit, priest, theologian and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) religious order, dies in Rome at about 65
Died in 1556 1556 Highlights
About July 31, 1556
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 468 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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