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What Happened in August 1544

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Historical Events

  • Aug 17 French city of Saint-Dizier seized by Imperial army of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during Italian War (1842-46)

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 28 Alardus Aemstelredamus, Dutch priest and humanist, dies at about 53

Famous People by Generation

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