1582 (AD 1582) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1582 (AD 1582) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1582 (AD 1582) (4)

  • Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba (Died: 1582-12-11) — Spanish military leader, statesman, and diplomat, famed for his role in the Eighty Years' War.
  • Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (Born: 1582) — Paramount ruler of Ndongo and Matamba, famed for resisting Portuguese encroachment.
  • Oda Nobunaga (Died: 1582-06-21) — Pioneering warlord who paved the way for Japan's unification.
  • Teresa of Ávila (Died: 1582-10-15) — Spanish Carmelite mystic and spiritual reformer of the Counter-Reformation.