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What Happened on July 20, 1547

Famous Deaths

  • Beatus Rhenanus [Beatus Birt], German humanist, classical scholar and friend of Erasmus, dies bequeathing his significant library to city of Sélestat, at 80
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About July 20, 1547

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 477 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer