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Death of Roman Emperor Claudius: Rise of Nero (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (13 Oct 2024)
Today's historical events:
Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adoptive son Nero, rather than by Britannicus, his son with Messalina.
Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania.
The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated.
Hundreds of the Knights Templar in France are arrested at dawn by King Philip the Fair, and later confess under torture to heresy.
Rinchinbal Khan becomes the Khagan of the Mongols and Emperor of the Yuan dynasty, reigning for only 53…
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