1598 (AD 1598) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1598 (AD 1598) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1598 (AD 1598) (4)

  • Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Born: 1598-12-07) — Master sculptor and architect who defined the dramatic Baroque style.
  • Philip II of Spain (Died: 1598-09-13) — Catholic monarch who ruled a vast empire, defining the Spanish Golden Age.
  • Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Died: 1598-09-18) — Samurai and daimyō who was the second 'Great Unifier' of Japan.
  • Yi Sun-sin (Died: 1598-12-16) — Legendary 16th-century Korean admiral famed for naval victories during the Imjin War.