Deaths on November 2

Margaret of Lorraine

Died on November 2, 1521

Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alençon and nun (b. 1463)

Margaret of Lorraine, Duchess of Alençon (1463 at the castle of Vaudémont, Lorraine – 2 November 1521 in Argentan, Normandy) was a French noblewoman and a nun of the order of Poor Clares (Ordre des Clarisses). She was beatified in 1921.

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Events on 1521

7 Apr

Cebu (island)
Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
17 Apr

Diet of Worms
Trial of Martin Luther over his teachings begins during the assembly of the Diet of Worms. Initially intimidated, he asks for time to reflect before answering and is given a stay of one day.
27 Apr

Ferdinand Magellan
Battle of Mactan: Explorer Ferdinand Magellan is killed by natives in the Philippines led by chief Lapu-Lapu.
23 Aug

Gustav I of Sweden
Christian II of Denmark is deposed as king of Sweden and Gustav Vasa is elected regent.
29 Aug

Nándorfehérvár
The Ottoman Turks capture Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade).

Deaths on November 2

Margaret of Lorraine

Died on November 2, 1521

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Events on 1521

Cebu (island)

Diet of Worms

Ferdinand Magellan

Gustav I of Sweden

Nándorfehérvár