This Day in History
23 Dec 1482
The Peace of Atrecht (now Arras) concluded between Louis XI of France and Maximilian of Austria ending the War of the Burgundian Succession
23 Dec 1493
Georg Alts German translation of Hartmann Schedels Nuremberg Chronicle is published.
23 Dec 1588
The Day of the Dagger Henry Duke of Guise leader of the Catholic League is assassinated by the bodyguards of King Henry III at the Chteau de Blois
23 Dec 1620
French huguenots declare war on King Louis XIII
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