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Who died on April 7

140 figures who shaped history died on April 7.

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George the Standard-Bearer — Archbishop of Mytilene from 804–815, who died on April 7 821.

Berengar I of Italy — Holy Roman Emperor from 915 to 924, who died on April 7 924.

Frederick I of Lorraine — Duke of Lorraine from 1205 to 1206, who died on April 7 1206.

Yuri II Boleslav — 5th King of Ruthenia, who died on April 7 1340.

Charles VIII of France — King of France from 1483 to 1498, who died on April 7 1498.

Galeotto I Pico — 15th-century Italian soldier and nobleman, who died on April 7 1499.

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Who died on April 7?

140 people with a Wikipedia article died on April 7, including George the Standard-Bearer, Berengar I of Italy, Frederick I of Lorraine. The list is in chronological order by year of death and spans all of documented history, from antiquity to the present day. For each person you find their occupation, the year and a link to the Wikipedia biography, where the full story and its sources can be read.

What happened on April 7?

73 documented historical events happened on April 7, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: After a conclave lasting eighty days, the College of Cardinals elected Fabio Chigi as Pope Alexander VII. On the same day, in another year: Pedro II became emperor of the Empire of Brazil. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.

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