History Trivia - Norway gives Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark

February 20

1071 William FitzOsbern, a staunch support of William the Conqueror, died.

1472 Norway gave Orkney and Shetland islands to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark.

1513 Pope Julius II died and was buried in a tomb sculptured by Michelangelo.

1547 Edward VI of England was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.

1673 First recorded wine auction held in London.