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Events on July 4 in history

1253Jul, 4

Battle of West-Capelle: John I of Avesnes defeats Guy of Dampierre.

John of Avesnes (1 May 1218 – 24 December 1257) was the count of Hainaut from 1246 to his death.

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Events on 1253

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    Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō

    Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk, propounds Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō for the very first time and declares it to be the essence of Buddhism, in effect founding Nichiren Buddhism.
  • 8Sep

    Stanislaus of Szczepanów

    Pope Innocent IV canonised Stanislaus of Szczepanów, killed by king Bolesław II.