1585
EventsJanuary 12 - The Netherlands adopts the Gregorian calendarBeginning of the Eighth War of Religion in France (also known as the War of the Three Henrys) August 8 - John Davis enters Cumberland Sound in quest for the North West Passage. August 17 - Capture of Antwerp by Spanish forces under the Prince of Parma.Chocolate introduced to Europe commerciallyEngland enters the Eighty Years' War
BirthsJanuary 27 - Hendrick Avercamp - Dutch painter of winter scenesMarch 16 - Gerbrand Adriaensz Bredero, Dutch poet and playwright (d. 1618)September 9 - Cardinal Richelieu, French statesman. (d. 1642)October 9 - Heinrich Schütz, composerUriel Acosta, Portuguese Jewish philosopherAlexander Whitaker, Virginia Colony religious leader (d. 1616)
DeathsApril 10 - Pope Gregory XIIIMay 15 - Niwa Nagahide, Japanese retainer, samurai, and daimyoDecember - Pierre de Ronsard, French poet (b. 1524)
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