Leo I: Eastern Roman Emperor & Byzantine Empire's Foundation (+ 10 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Feb 7, 2024 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (07 Feb 2024)

Today's historical events:

Leo I becomes the Eastern Roman emperor.

Edward of Caernarvon (later king Edward II of England) becomes the first English Prince of Wales.

Albert III of Mecklenburg (King Albert of Sweden) grants city rights to Ulvila (Swedish: Ulvsby).

In Florence, Italy, supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn cosmetics, art, and books, in a "Bonfire of the vanities".

Guaraní War: The leader of the Guaraní rebels, Sepé Tiaraju, is killed in a skirmish with Spanish and Portuguese troops.

American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift…