Births on September 20

Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg

Born on September 20, 1504

Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg (d. 1559)

Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg (20 September 1504 at Neuweilnau Castle in Weilrod – 4 October 1559 in Weilburg) was a Count of the Nassau-Weilburg. Among his major achievements were the introduction of the Reformation, the foundation of the Gymnasium Philippinum in Weilburg and the start of the construction of Schloss Weilburg.

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Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg

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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.

Births on September 20

Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg

Born on September 20, 1504

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Events on 1504

March 1504 lunar eclipse

Battle of Knockdoe

Royal Chapel of Granada