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Trajan's Ascension: Reign of Prosperity (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (28 Jan 2025)
Today's historical events:
On the death of Nerva, Trajan is declared Roman emperor in Cologne, the seat of his government in lower Germany.
The death of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, brings about the accession of his son Louis the Pious as ruler of the Frankish Empire.
Robert de Comines, appointed Earl of Northumbria by William the Conqueror, rides into Durham, England, where he is defeated and killed by rebels. This incident leads to the Harrying of the North.
Walk to Canossa: The excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, is lifted…
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