1386:

St. Ambrose of Camaldoli

Ambrose helped bring about a brief reunion of the Eastern and Western churches.

1387:

King Henry V of England

1494:

Francisco Maurolico

Benedictine monk, historian, and mathematician, Maurolico wrote a history of Sicily and significant works on Greek mathematics.

655:

Martin I

Pope St. Martin was arrested by Byzantine emperor Constans II, who had not approved his election, and was banished to the Crimea in May of 655. He is honored as a martyr for his fate.

1087:

Victor III

Victor had already made significant strides as Abbot of Montecassino before he became pope.

1498:

Tomás de Torquemada

As the first grand inquisitor of Spain, Torquemada displayed a ruthless efficiency and undying zeal for his work. His name has become synonymous for the fear, bigotry and hatred associated with the Spanish Inquisition.