Historical Events In August - 25

0079  Gaius Plinius Secundus, [Plinius Maior], Roman admira/ riter, dies   

0325  Council of Nicaea ends with adoption of the Nicene Creed establishing the doctrine of the Holy Trinity   

0357  Battle at Straatsburg: Julianus beats Alamannen, Chonodomarius caught.   

0383  Flavius Gratianus, Emperor of Rome (375-383), murdered at 25   

0882  Louis III, King of France (879-82), dies at 19   

1212  Children's cruisaders under Nicolas (10) reach Genoa.   

1227  Ghengis Khan, [Temudjin], founded Mongolia, dies.   

1248  The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III, the Archbishop of Utrecht.   

1270  Louis IX, the Saint, King of France (1226-70), dies from plague at 56.   

1330  AntiPope Nicolaas V overthrows himself.   

1346  Louis of Nevers, Count of Flanders, dies in battle   

1530  Ivan iv (the terrible): 1st tsar of russia (1533-84)   

1561  Philippe van lansberge: Dutch astronomer   

1624  François de la chaise: French confessor of louis xiv of france   

1662  John leverett the younger: American educator   

1664  Johan van de bergh: Leids regent   

1718  Johann jacob rowalt: Composer   

1724  George stubbs: England, animal painter (house frightened by lion)   

1741  Karl friedrich bahrdt: German theologian   

0079  Gaius plinius secundus: [plinius maior], roman admiral/writer,   

0383  Flavius gratianus: Emperor of rome (375-383), murdered at 25   

0882  Louis iii: King of france (879-82),   

1192  Hugh iii: Duke of burgundy (b. 1142)   

1227  Ghengis khan: [temudjin], founded mongolia,   

1270  Louis ix: The saint, king of france (1226-70),   

1282  Thomas cantilupe: English saint (b. ca 1218)   

1330  Sir james douglas: Scottish soldier (b. 1286)