1553 (AD 1553) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1553 (AD 1553) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1553 (AD 1553) (2)

François Rabelais (Died: 1553-04-09) — Pioneering French Renaissance humanist, satirist, and scholar.
Henry IV of France (Born: 1553-12-13) — The first Bourbon King of France, who reconciled Catholic and Protestant factions.