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Emperor Ōgimachi
1593Feb, 6

Emperor Ōgimachi

Emperor Ōgimachi of Japan (b. 1517)
Emperor Ōgimachi (正親町天皇, Ōgimachi-tennō, June 18, 1517 – February 6, 1593) was the 106th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 27, 1557, to his abdication on December 17, 1586, corresponding to the transition between the Sengoku period and the Azuchi–Momoyama period. His personal name was Michihito (方仁).

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    Giordano Bruno

    The Vatican opens the seven-year trial of scholar Giordano Bruno.
  • 12Feb

    Siege of Haengju

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    Henry IV of France

    Pierre Barrière fails in his attempt to assassinate King Henry IV of France.