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Papal Schism: Symmachus vs. Laurentius (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (22 Nov 2024)
Today's historical events:
After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Palace, while Laurentius is elected Pope in Santa Maria Maggiore.
The first duke of Brittany, Nominoe, defeats the Frankish king Charles the Bald at the Battle of Ballon near Redon.
Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae which instructed all Christian monarchs in Europe to arrest all Templars and seize their assets.
Spanish navigator Juan Fernández discovers islands now known as the Juan Fernández Islands off Chile.
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