Deaths on August 15

Adalbertus Ranconis de Ericinio

Died on August 15, 1388

Adalbertus Ranconis de Ericinio, Bohemian theologian and rector of the University of Paris (b. circa 1320)

Adalbertus Ranconis de Ericinio (Czech: Vojtěch Raňkův z Ježova) (circa 1320 – August 15, 1388) was a Czech theologian and philosopher. In 1355 he was appointed a rector of the University of Paris. He wrote the Tractatus de communione, a treatise on confession and the offering of the eucharist by laymen. He is also known for introducing the ideas of John Wycliff to Bohemia.In 1378, at the funeral of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Albertus Ranconis declared the emperor pater patriae of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

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Events on 1388

9 Apr

Battle of Näfels
Despite being outnumbered 16 to 1, forces of the Old Swiss Confederacy are victorious over the Archduchy of Austria in the Battle of Näfels.
12 Dec

Argos and Nauplia
Mary of Enghien sells the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice.