Deaths on October 1

Giammateo Asola

Died on October 1, 1609

Giammateo Asola, Italian priest and composer (b. 1532)

Giammateo Asola (also spelled Gian Matteo, Giovanni Matteo; Asula, Asulae; 1532 or earlier – 1 October 1609) was an Italian composer of the late Renaissance. He was a prolific composer of sacred music, mostly in a conservative style, although he may have been one of the first composers to write a part for basso continuo.

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Events on 1609

9 Apr

Expulsion of the Moriscos
Philip III of Spain issues the decree of the "Expulsion of the Moriscos".
9 Jul

Freedom of religion
Bohemia is granted freedom of religion through the Letter of Majesty by the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II.
30 Jul

Fort Ticonderoga
Beaver Wars: At Ticonderoga (now Crown Point, New York), Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs on behalf of his native allies.
11 Sep

Manhattan Island
Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there.
13 Sep

Hudson River
Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him - the Hudson River.

Deaths on October 1

Giammateo Asola

Died on October 1, 1609

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Events on 1609

Expulsion of the Moriscos

Freedom of religion

Fort Ticonderoga

Manhattan Island

Hudson River