Deaths on May 31

Engelbert II of Nassau

Died on May 31, 1504

Engelbert II of Nassau (b. 1451)

Engelbert II of Nassau, Engelbrecht in Dutch (17 May 1451 – 31 May 1504), was count of Nassau and Vianden and lord of Breda, Lek, Diest, Roosendaal, Nispen and Wouw. He was a soldier and courtier, for some time leader of the Privy council of the Duchy of Burgundy and a significant patron of the arts.

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Events on 1504

29 Feb

March 1504 lunar eclipse
Christopher Columbus uses his knowledge of a lunar eclipse that night to convince Native Americans to provide him with supplies.
19 Aug

Battle of Knockdoe
In Ireland, the Hiberno-Norman de Burghs (Burkes) and Anglo-Norman Fitzgeralds fight in the Battle of Knockdoe.
13 Sep

Royal Chapel of Granada
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand issue a Royal Warrant for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) to be built.

Deaths on May 31

Engelbert II of Nassau

Died on May 31, 1504

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Events on 1504

March 1504 lunar eclipse

Battle of Knockdoe

Royal Chapel of Granada