[Loch-Ruadh] Today in History June 6

[STEVE K ROURKE]

Born:
1436 Regiomontanus (Johannes Mller) prepares astronomical tables
1502: John III, King of Portugal
1599 Diego Vel zquez Spain, painter (Rokeby Venus) (baptized)


Deaths:
1134: Death of St. Norbert
1533: Death of Ariosto
1557: Death of John III, King of Portugal
Other Events:
1288: Sa'd ad-Daula becomes Supreme Inspector of Taxes in Persia
1484: The Inquisition of Toledo writes for instructions in dealing with
cases of sorcery
1523 Gustavus I becomes king of Sweden (Swedish National Day)
1536: The Inquisition is introduced into Mexico



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