Saturday, March 9, 2013

History Trivia - David Riccio murdered

March 9

1074 Reforming Pope Gregory VII excommunicated all married Roman Catholic priests.

1440 Saint Frances of Rome, founder of the Oblates of Mary, died. 

1497 Nicolaus Copernicus 1st recorded astronomical observation. 

1566 David Riccio, secretary and advisor to Mary, Queen of Scots, was murdered in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland.


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