This Day in History
20 Nov 1194
Palermo Sicily is conquered by Emperor Henry VI
20 Nov 1342
Pope Clemens VI names John IV of Arkel as bishop of Utrecht
20 Nov 1347
Coke di Rienzo later Roman Tribunal addressess a meeting of on the Capitol during peoples revolt in Rome
20 Nov 1407
A truce between John the Fearless Duke of Burgundy and Louis of Valois Duke of Orlans is agreed under the auspices of John Duke of Berry. Orlans would be assassinated three days later by Burgundy.
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