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What Happened in August 1595

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Historical Events

  • Aug 23 Michael the Brave confronts the Ottoman army in the Battle of Calugareni.

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 24 Thomas Digges, English astronomer (Universe Infinite), dies
  • Aug 26 Antonio, Prior of Crato, claimant to the throne of Portugal (b. 1531)

Famous People by Generation

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