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- Samuel Besler, German-Polish composer, born in Brzeg, Duchy of Brezeg (d. 1625)
Famous Deaths
Selim II (1524-1574)
11th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1566-74), dies of head injury after a fall at 50
Died in 1574 1574 Highlights
About December 15, 1574
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 449 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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