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Pope Sylvester I: 33rd Pope & Church Influencer (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades.
The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival, Prince Eric, whose victory puts him on the throne as King Eric X of Sweden.
The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of northern Italy, while Spain receives the Kingdom of Naples.
Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for Spanish forces led by Don John of Austria over a rebel army of Dutch, Flemish, English…
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