On March 26, history records 41 notable events, 237 famous births and 105 deaths, spanning the years 590 to 1812.
Events on this day include: Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. (590); Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang has Li Zhu, the last Tang Dynasty emperor, poisoned. (908).
Notable people born on March 26 include Malcolm III of Scotland (1031), Conrad Gessner (1516), Charles, Duke of Mayenne (1554).
Notable figures who died on this day include Pope-elect Stephen (752), Ludger (809), Sugawara no Michizane (903).
Events on 26 March 41
See all →Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang has Li Zhu, the last Tang Dynasty emperor, poisoned.
The Siege of Algeciras, one of the first European military engagements where gunpowder was used, comes to an end.
Combat of the Thirty: Thirty Breton knights call out and defeat thirty English knights.
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Birthdays on 26 March 237
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Deaths on 26 March 105
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