On April 9, history records 59 notable events, 236 famous births and 103 deaths, spanning the years 190 to 1511.
Events on this day include: Dong Zhuo has his troops evacuate the capital Luoyang and burn it to the ground. (190); Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position. (475).
Notable people born on April 9 include Margaret, Maid of Norway (1283), Ayurbarwada Buyantu Khan, Emperor Renzong of Yuan (1285), Camilla Battista da Varano (1458).
Notable figures who died on this day include Tan Daoji (436), Zeno (emperor) (491), Maslama ibn Mukhallad al-Ansari (682).
Events on 9 April 59
See all →Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus issues a circular letter (Enkyklikon) to the bishops of his empire, supporting the Monophysite christological position.
Siege of Rome: The Byzantine general Belisarius receives his promised reinforcements, 1,600 cavalry, mostly of Hunnic or Slavic origin and expert bowmen. He starts, despite shortages, raids against the Gothic camps and Vitiges is forced into a stalemate.
Mongol invasions of Vietnam: Yuan forces are defeated by Trần forces in the Battle of Bach Dang in present-day northern Vietnam.
Despite being outnumbered 16 to 1, forces of the Old Swiss Confederacy are victorious over the Archduchy of Austria in the Battle of Näfels.
The Treaty of Lodi is signed, establishing a balance of power among northern Italian city-states for almost 50 years.
St John's College, Cambridge, England, founded by Lady Margaret Beaufort, receives its charter.
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Birthdays on 9 April 236
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Deaths on 9 April 103
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