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What Happened in October 1568

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Historical Events

York Conference

Oct 5 Conference of York begins: trial against Mary, Queen of Scots

Queen of Scotland Mary, Queen of Scots

William I Occupies Brabant

Oct 5 William I of Orange's army occupies Brabant

Leader of the Dutch Revolt William I of Orange
  • Oct 21 2nd Altenburger sermon: Philippisten/Gnesiolutheranen
Events in 1568

Famous Deaths

  • Oct 3 Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of King Henry II of France and 3rd wife of Philip II of Spain, dies in childbirth at 23
  • Oct 14 Jacques Arcadelt, Flemish composer
  • Oct 28 Ashikaga Yoshihide, Japanese shogun (b. 1539)

Famous People by Cause of Death

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