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Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg
1484Feb, 21

Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg

Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg (d. 1535)
Joachim I Nestor (21 February 1484 – 11 July 1535) was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1499–1535), the fifth member of the House of Hohenzollern. His nickname was taken from King Nestor of Greek mythology.

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Events on 1484

  • 2Mar

    Royal Charter

    The College of Arms is formally incorporated by Royal Charter signed by King Richard III of England.
  • 26Mar

    Aesop's Fables

    William Caxton prints his translation of Aesop's Fables.
  • 5Dec

    Summis desiderantes affectibus

    Pope Innocent VIII issues the Summis desiderantes affectibus, a papal bull that deputizes Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger as inquisitors to root out alleged witchcraft in Germany.