Born in 1561

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Born in 1561

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Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Anthony Babington Criminal 24-Oct-1561 20-Sep-1586 Plotted to overthrow Elizabeth I

Francis Bacon Philosopher 22-Jan-1561 9-Apr-1626 Novum Organum

Luís de Góngora y Argote Poet 11-Jul-1561 23-May-1627 Soledades

Sir John Harington Author 1561 20-Nov-1612 The Metamorphosis of Ajax

Jacopo Peri Composer 20-Aug-1561 12-Aug-1633 Dafne, the first opera

Robert Southwell Religion c. 1561 21-Feb-1595 Catholic martyr, hanged at Tyburn

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