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End of Diocletianic Persecution: Turning Point in Christianity (+ 11 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Apr 2026)
Today's historical events:
The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire ends.
Enguerrand de Marigny is hanged at the instigation of Charles, Count of Valois.
Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration. He is named admiral of the ocean sea, viceroy and governor of any territory he discovers.
Mapuche leader Lautaro is killed by Spanish forces at the Battle of Mataquito in Chile.
Juan de Oñate begins the conquest of Santa Fe de Nuevo México.
Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, allowing freedom of religion to…
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