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Pope Leo II: Strengthening the Papacy & Church (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (17 Aug 2023)
Today's historical events:
Pope Leo II begins his pontificate.
Byzantine-Bulgarian wars: Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Samuel and Aron defeat the Byzantine forces at the Gate of Trajan, with Byzantine Emperor Basil II barely escaping.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Verneuil: An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under Jean II, Duke of Alençon, John Stewart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas.
Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, becomes the first person in history to resign the…
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