Historical Events In October - 05

0578  Justinus II, Byzantine emperor (565-78), dies.   

0610  Heraclius' fleet takes Constantinople.   

0869  4th Council of Constantinople (8th ecumenical council) opens.   

0877  Charles the Bald dies October 5 at age 54 while crossing the pass of the Mont Cenis en route back to Gaul   

1056  The Holy Roman Emperor Henry III dies October 5 at age 38 and is succeeded as German king by his son of 5, who will reign until 1106 as Henry IV, with his mother Agnes as regent until 1065.   

1056  Henry III, RC German King (1039-56), dies.   

1111  Robrecht II of Jerusalem, Count of Flanders (1st Crusader), dies   

1112  Sigebert of Gembloux, French chronicler.   

1143  The king Alfonso VII of Leon recognises Portugal as a Kingdom   

1285  Philippe III, the Stout, King of France (1270-85), dies.   

1349  Paris' theologist Jean de Fayt warns for flagellanten at Avignon.   

1458  Kazimierz de saint: Polish ruler/saint   

1609  Paul fleming: Writer   

1626  Johann schop: Composer   

1641  Françoise-athénaïs: Marquise de montespan, french mistress of king louis xiv of france   

1658  Mary of modena: Queen of james ii of england   

1684  Johann jacob de neufville: Composer   

1695  John glas: Scottish minister   

1703  Jonathan edwards: Us, theologian/philosopher (original sin)   

0578  Justinus ii: Byzantine emperor (565-78),   

1056  Henry iii: Rc german king (1039-56),   

1111  Robrecht ii of jerusalem: Count of flanders (1st crusader),   

1112  Sigebert of gembloux: French chronicler   

1285  Philippe iii: The stout, king of france (1270-85),   

1399  Raymundus of capua: Italian general,   

1496  Ferdinand ii: King of naples,   

1528  Richard foxe: English churchman