1540 (AD 1540) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1540 (AD 1540) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1540 (AD 1540) (2)

  • Barbara Flaminia (Born: 1540) — Pioneering Italian stage actress, famed for her rivalry and international tours in the late 16th century.
  • Francis Drake (Born: 1540) — English explorer and privateer famed for the second circumnavigation of the world.