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October 1576 in History

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Oct 12 Rudolf II succeeds Maximilian II as Holy Roman Emperor

Maximilian II — Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II

Oct 19 Dutch provinces begin consultation about Spanish existence
Oct 20 Spanish troops occupy & plunder Maastricht

Birthdays in History

Oct 7 John Marston, English poet and playwright (d. 1634)
Oct 12 Thomas Dudley, British colonial governor of Massachusetts, born in Northamptonshire, England (d. 1653)
Oct 30 Enrico Caterino Davila, Italian writer (Storia delguerre civili Francia), born in Padua, Italy (d. 1631)

Deaths in History

Maximilian II

Oct 12 Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor (1564-76), dies at 49

Maximilian II — Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II

Oct 26 Frederick II the Vrome, ruler of Palts, dies

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