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Pope Sylvester I: Shaping Catholic Church History (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (31 Jan 2024)
Today's historical events:
Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades.
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, Scottish, German, French and Walloons.
Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason by hanging, drawing and…
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