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Germanicus: Roman General's Mysterious Death (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Aug 2026)
Today's historical events:
The Roman general Germanicus dies near Antioch. He was convinced that the mysterious illness that ended in his death was a result of poisoning by the Syrian governor Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, whom he had ordered to leave the province.
Emperor Constantine V humiliates nineteen high-ranking officials, after discovering a plot against him. He executes the leaders, Constantine Podopagouros and his brother Strategios.
The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht.
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