Friday, February 20, 2015

History Trivia - First recorded wine auction held in London

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.

1673 First recorded wine auction held in London.
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