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February 7, 2013

History Trivia


February 7

 457 Leo I became emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

1301 Edward, eldest son of Edward I was made the first English Prince of Wales, a tradition continued to this day.


Edward II

1477 Saint Thomas More was born. More was martyred for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England.

1497 the bonfire of the vanities occurred in which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burned thousands of objects like cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy.

1550 Julius III became pope. He maintained excellent diplomatic relations with England's Queen Mary Tudor during her turbulent reign, and expanded the Vatican Library, supported universities, and was keenly interested in the arts.
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Published on February 07, 2013 04:31

Veetu Industries and Rae Gee: Rae's Guide To Author Promo

Veetu Industries and Rae Gee: Rae's Guide To Author Promo: Or "What I've Learned After 10 Years Of Working In and Around Promotions". Please don't take this as "Law". It's bits and pieces I've pick...
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Ngaire Elder: Chain Saws, Airheads and Carla!

Ngaire Elder: Chain Saws, Airheads and Carla!: Oooooops! I was tagged in a Blog-Thingy by the lovely Yvonne Anderson author of The Story in the Stars - Gateway to Gannah. However, I had f...
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February 6, 2013

My Paranormal Life: Its Not Too Late To Listen To Wanda Kay-Bobby Mack...

My Paranormal Life: Its Not Too Late To Listen To Wanda Kay-Bobby Mack...: The show is archived too on the show-page. Listen to internet radio with Mackenzie K on Blog Talk Radio Wanda Kay is known in both th...
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Published on February 06, 2013 11:14

History Trivia


February 6

337 St Julius I began his reign as Catholic Pope. Julius is credited with setting Jesus' birthday on December 25th. 

1189 Riots of Lynn in Norfolk spread to Norwich England.  The riots began in Lynn when the Jews attempted to attack a baptized coreligionist who had taken refuge in a church. The seafaring population rose against them, fired their houses, and put them to the sword.

1508 Maximilian I crowned Holy Roman Emperor.

1685 James II of England and VII of Scotland became King upon the death of his brother Charles II.



 
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