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What Happened in October 1568

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Conference of Interest

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

Mary, Queen of Scots — Queen of Scotland Mary, Queen of Scots

Event of Interest

Oct 5 William I of Orange's army occupies Brabant

William I of Orange — Leader of the Dutch Revolt William I of Orange

Oct 21 2nd Altenburger sermon: Philippisten/Gnesiolutheranen

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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