Died in 1553

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Died in 1553

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Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Erasmus Alberus Religion c. 1500 1553 German humanist, supporter of Luther

Lucas Cranach Painter 1472 16-Oct-1553 German painter

King Edward VI Royalty 12-Oct-1537 6-Jul-1553 King of England, 1547-53

Maurice of Saxony Royalty 21-Mar-1521 9-Jul-1553 Elector of Saxony, 1547-53

François Rabelais Author c. 1494 9-Apr-1553 Gargantua and Pantagruel

Michael Servetus Religion c. 1511 27-Oct-1553 De Trinitatis Erroribus

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