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January 12 - On some calendars, it was on this day that Jesus returned from Egypt when He was a child. In 475 Basiliscus became Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople. 1528 Gustav I of Sweden was crowned king of Sweden. 1539 the Treaty of Toledo was signed by King Francis I of France and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V whereby both parties agreed to make no further alliances with England. The treaty came after Henry VIII of England split with Rome and Pope Paul III.
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Published on January 02, 2011 08:15
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