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March 1517 in History

Events in History

Historic Event

Mar 16 Pope Leo X signs 5th Council of Lateranen

Leo X
Pope Leo X

Birthdays in History

  • Mar 29 Carlo Carafa, Italian cardinal, born in Naples, Italy (d. 1561)

Deaths in History

  • Mar 7 Maria of Aragon, queen of Portugal (1500-17), dies at 34

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