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Pope Honorius II: Power Struggles & Controversial Papal Election (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (21 Dec 2023)
Today's historical events:
Pope Honorius II is consecrated, having been elected after the controversial dethroning of Pope Celestine II.
After a siege of several weeks, the city of Weinsberg and its castle surrender to Conrad III of Germany.
The city of Ryazan is sacked by the Mongol army of Batu Khan.
The Battle of Linuesa is fought in the context of the Spanish Reconquista between the forces of the Emirate of Granada and the combined army of the Kingdom of Castile and of Jaén resulting in a Castilian victory.
Battle of Curalaba: The revolting Mapuche…
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