Births on February 19

Domenico Grimani

Born on February 19, 1461

Domenico Grimani, Italian cardinal (d. 1523)

Domenico Grimani (19 February 1461 – 27 August 1523) was an Italian nobleman, theologian and cardinal. Like most noble churchman of his era Grimani was an ecclesiastical pluralist, holding numerous posts and benefices. Desiderius Erasmus dedicated to Grimani his Musica.

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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 February 19

Domenico Grimani

Born on February 19, 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