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What Happened in October 1499

Historical Events

Occupation of Milan

Oct 6 French King Louis XII occupies Milan

Famous Birthdays

  • Oct 13 Claude of France, Duchess of Brittany and wife of Francis I of France, born in Romorantin-Lanthenay, France (d. 1524) [some sources cite October 14]

Famous Deaths

  • Oct 1 Marsilio Ficino, Italian philosopher (b. 1433)