Births on December 28

Louise of Savoy (nun)

Born on December 28, 1461

Louise of Savoy, French nun (d. 1503)

Louise of Savoy (28 December 1461 – 24 July 1503) was a member of the French royal family, who gave up a life of privilege and comfort to become a Poor Clare nun. She has been beatified by the Roman Catholic Church.

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Louise of Savoy (nun)

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Events on 1461

2 Feb

Battle of Mortimer's Cross
Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Mortimer's Cross is fought in Herefordshire, England.
4 Mar

Henry VI of England
Wars of the Roses in England: Lancastrian King Henry VI is deposed by his House of York cousin, who then becomes King Edward IV.
29 Mar

Battle of Towton
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England.
7 Aug

Rebellion of Cao Qin
The Ming dynasty Chinese military general Cao Qin stages a coup against the Tianshun Emperor.
15 Aug

Mehmed II
The Empire of Trebizond surrenders to the forces of Sultan Mehmed II. This is regarded by some historians as the real end of the Byzantine Empire. Emperor David is exiled and later murdered.

Births on December 28

Louise of Savoy (nun)

Born on December 28, 1461

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Events on 1461

Battle of Mortimer's Cross

Henry VI of England

Battle of Towton

Rebellion of Cao Qin

Mehmed II