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Roman Emperor Claudius: A Surprising Ascension (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (25 Jan 2024)
Today's historical events:
After a night of negotiation, Claudius is accepted as Roman emperor by the Senate.
Alfonso II becomes King of Naples.
Coronation of Francis I of France takes place at Reims Cathedral, where the new monarch is anointed with the oil of Clovis and girt with the sword of Charlemagne.
Henry VIII of England secretly marries his second wife Anne Boleyn.
São Paulo, Brazil, is founded by Jesuit priests.
Battle of Mikatagahara: In Japan, Takeda Shingen defeats Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Luanda, the capital of Angola, is founded by the Portuguese…
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