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Downfall of Roman Emperor Majorian (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (07 Aug 2024)
Today's historical events:
Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the magister militum Ricimer.
The Avar and Slav armies leave the siege of Constantinople.
Pope Stephen III is elected to office, and quickly seeks Frankish protection against the Lombard threat, since the Byzantine Empire is no longer able to help.
Coronation of King Otto I of Germany.
The Ming dynasty Chinese military general Cao Qin stages a coup against the Tianshun Emperor.
The brigantine Le Griffon, commissioned…
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