Events on August 31 in history

Michael VI Bringas (August 31, 1057)

Abdication of Byzantine Emperor Michael VI Bringas after just one year.

Michael VI Bringas (Greek: Μιχαήλ Βρίγγας), called Stratiotikos or Stratioticus ("the Military One", "the Warlike", or "the Bellicose") or Gerontas ("the Old"), reigned as Byzantine emperor from 1056 to 1057.

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15 Aug

Battle of Lumphanan
King Macbeth is killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada.

Events on August 31 in history

Michael VI Bringas (August 31, 1057)

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Battle of Lumphanan