for August 22
EVENTS
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1485: |
The Battle of Bosworth |
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In this battle, Richard III was killed by invading Henry Tudor, who took the crown as King Henry VII. |
WHO DIED
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1241: |
Pope Gregory IX |
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Gregory was a canon lawyer, theologian, and defender of papal authority. He can also be considered the founder of the papal Inquisition. |
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1280: |
Pope Nicholas III |
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Nicholas initiated administrative reforms of the Papal States and had ambitious plans for the reorganization of the Holy Roman Empire that were cut short by his death at age 65. |
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Medieval History |
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