Revival of Holy Roman Empire: Translatio Imperii & Otto I's Coronation (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Feb 2, 2024 · 7m

A Daily Dose of History (02 Feb 2024)

Today's historical events:

Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor in nearly 40 years.

The Battle of Lincoln, at which Stephen, King of England is defeated and captured by the allies of Empress Matilda.

Terra Mariana, eventually comprising present-day Latvia and Estonia, is established.

Spaniard Pedro de Mendoza founds Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Scotland in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Inverlochy.

New Amsterdam (later renamed The City of New York) is incorporated.

The last of the River…