[Loch-Ruadh] Today in History May 2

[Steve K. Rourke]

Born:
1551 William Camden English historian (Brittania, Annales)


Deaths:
0649 Maruta of Tagrit theology/1st mafriaan Jakobitische church, dies
1250 Toeransa sultan of Egypt, murdered
1459 Pierozzi Antoninus Italian archbishop of Florence/saint, dies
1488 Jacob van Horne Burgundy statesman, dies
1519 Leonardo Da Vinci artist/scientist, dies at 67
1567 Marin Drzic Croatian playwright (Dundo Maroje), dies


Other Events:
1345 "Quaden Maendach" in Gent: Battles between volders & weavers
1497 John Cabot departs to North-America
1507 Two years after entering the Augustinian monastery at Erfurt, future
German reformer Martin Luther, 23, was consecrated a priest. (Luther
remained in the order until 1521, when he was excommunicated from the
Catholic Church.)
1526 German evangelical monarchy joins Schmalkaldische League
1536 King Henry VIII accused Anna Boleyn of adultery & incest
1595 King Philip II names Albrecht of Austria land guardian of Netherlands
1598 France & Spain signs Peace of Vervins



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