Friday, October 10, 2014

History Trivia - Germanicus, the best loved of Roman princes, dies of poisoning

October 10

19 Germanicus, the best loved of Roman princes, died of poisoning. On his deathbed he accuses Piso, the governor of Syria, of poisoning him.

1361 Prince Edward (Black Prince) married Joan Plantagenet. The "Fair Maid of Kent" was not considered the ideal wife for the heir of the English throne. Joan was the mother of Richard II.

1471 Battle of Brunkeberg in Stockholm: Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repelled an attack by Christian I, King of Denmark.

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