Historical Events Oct 6 French King Louis XII occupies Milan Famous Birthdays Oct 14 Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany amd wife of Francis I of France, born in Romorantin-Lanthenay, France (d. 1524) Famous Deaths Oct 1 Marsilio Ficino, Italian philosopher (b. 1433) Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1498 History by Year 1500