Valentinian III: Child Emperor & Roman Decline (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (23 Oct 2024) Today's historical events: Valentinian III is elevated as Roman emperor at the age of six. The Synodus Palmaris, called by Gothic king Theoderic, absolves Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius. Spanish Reconquista: At the Battle of Sagrajas, the Almoravids defeats the Castilians, but are unable to take advantage of their victory. The Battle of Grathe Heath ends the Danish Civil War. The first treaty forming the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France against England is signed in Paris. Irish Catholic gentry from Ulster attempt to seize control of Dublin Castle, the seat of English rule in Ireland, so as to force concessions. The Battle of Edgehill is the first major battle of the English Civil War. The First Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain convenes. General Claude François de Malet begins a conspiracy to overthrow Napoleon, claiming that the Emperor died in the Russian campaign. The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts. American Civil War: The Battle of Westport is the last significant engagement west of the Mississippi River. Alberto Santos-Dumont flies an airplane in the first heavier-than-air flight in Europe. The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight. First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Serbian and Ottoman armies begins. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices