Births on July 25

Katō Kiyomasa

Born on July 25, 1562

Katō Kiyomasa, Japanese warlord (d. 1611)

Katō Kiyomasa (加藤清正, July 25, 1562 – August 2, 1611) was a Japanese daimyō of the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods. His court title was Higo-no-kami. His name as a child was Yashamaru, and first name was Toranosuke. He was one of Hideyoshi's Seven Spears of Shizugatake.

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Events on 1562

17 Jan

Edict of Saint-Germain
France recognizes the Huguenots by the Edict of Saint-Germain.
18 Jan

Council of Trent
Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session.
1 Mar

Massacre of Wassy
Sixty-three Huguenots are massacred in Wassy, France, marking the start of the French Wars of Religion.

Births on July 25

Katō Kiyomasa

Born on July 25, 1562

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Massacre of Wassy