Deaths on August 20

Borso d'Este

Died on August 20, 1471

Borso d'Este, Duke of Ferrara (b. 1413)

Borso d'Este (1413 – August 20, 1471) was Duke of Ferrara, and the first Duke of Modena, which he ruled from 1450 until his death. He was a member of the House of Este.

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Events on 1471

14 Apr

Battle of Barnet
In England, the Yorkists under Edward IV defeat the Lancastrians under the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Barnet; the Earl is killed and Edward IV resumes the throne.
4 May

Battle of Tewkesbury
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales.
10 Oct

Battle of Brunkeberg
Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repels an attack by King Christian I of Denmark.

Deaths on August 20

Borso d'Este

Died on August 20, 1471

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Events on 1471

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Battle of Brunkeberg