- Feb 25 William Lilye, English classical scholar
- Jun 25 Franchinus Gaffurius, Italian composer, dies at 71
- Aug 11 Martin Siebenborger, mayor of Vienna, beheaded
- Aug 27 Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75
- Oct 30 Jean Mouton [de Hollingue], French composer, dies at about 63 [date of birth dispute]
- Nov 14 Anne of France, French princess, daughter of King Louis XI and Regent of France (1483-91) for her brother King Charles VIII during his minority, dies at 61
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