Events on 16 November 42
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Emperor Li Jing sends a Southern Tang expeditionary force of 10,000 men under Bian Hao to conquer Chu. Li Jing removes the ruling family to his own capital in Nanjing. Ending the Chu Kingdom.
Year 1272
While travelling during the Ninth Crusade, Prince Edward becomes King of England upon Henry III of England's death, but he will not return to England for nearly two years to assume the throne.
Year 1491
An auto-da-fé, held in the Brasero de la Dehesa outside of Ávila, concludes the case of the Holy Child of La Guardia with the public execution of several Jewish and converso suspects.
Year 1532
Francisco Pizarro and his men capture Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca.
Year 1632
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Lützen is fought, the Swedes are victorious but King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden dies in the battle.
Year 1776
American Revolutionary War: British and Hessian units capture Fort Washington from the Patriots.
Year 1776
American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
Year 1793
French Revolution: 90 dissident Roman Catholic priests are executed by drowning at Nantes.
Year 1797
The Prussian heir apparent, Frederick William, becomes King of Prussia as Frederick William III.
Year 1805
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Schöngrabern: Russian forces under Pyotr Bagration delay the pursuit by French troops under Joachim Murat.
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