[Loch-Ruadh] Today in History April 20

[STEVE K ROURKE]

Born:
121 Marcus Aurelius 16th Roman emperor (161-80), philosopher

Deaths:
1314 Clement V Pope (1305-14) who moved papacy to Avignon, dies

Other Events:
295 8th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
1139 2nd Lateran Council (10th ecumenical council) opens in Rome
1441 During the Council of Florence (1438-45), Eugenius IV issued the bull
"Etsi non dubitemus," which asserted the superiority of the pope over the
Councils.
1505 Jews are expelled from Orange Burgandy by Philibert of Luxembourg