1265: Birth of English Parliament - A Turning Point in Governance (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones
January 20, 20245m 48s
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Show Notes
A Daily Dose of History (20 Jan 2024)
Today's historical events:
- The first English parliament to include not only Lords but also representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known as the "Houses of Parliament".
- Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland.
- Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.
- Battle of Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese forces under the command of Estácio de Sá definitively drive the French out of Rio de Janeiro.
- The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza.
- The High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I begins its proceedings.
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