On November 17, history records 31 notable events, 210 famous births and 115 deaths, spanning the years 474 to 1777.
Events on this day include: Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of ten months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. (474); Japanese Emperor Kanmu changes his residence from Nara to Kyoto. (794).
Notable people born on November 17 include Alfonso, Prince of Asturias (1453-1468) (1453), John Neville, 3rd Baron Latimer (1493), Bronzino (1503).
Notable figures who died on this day include Emperor Kang of Jin (344), Valentinian I (375), Leo II (emperor) (474).
Events on 17 November 31
See all →Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of ten months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
Emperor Charles the Fat is deposed by the Frankish magnates in an assembly at Frankfurt. His nephew Arnulf of Carinthia is elected as king of the East Frankish Kingdom.
Henry VIII of England concluded the Treaty of Westminster, a pledge of mutual aid against the French, with Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Elizabethan era begins: Queen Mary I of England dies and is succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I of England.
English explorer, writer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh goes on trial for treason.
Articles of Confederation (United States) are submitted to the states for ratification.
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Birthdays on 17 November 210
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