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Who died on January 23

94 figures who shaped history died on January 23.

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Ildefonsus — Spanish scholar, theologian and bishop, who died on January 23 667.

Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor — Holy Roman Emperor from 996 to 1002, who died on January 23 1002.

Yaqub al-Mansur — Ruler of the Almohad Caliphate from 1184 to 1199, who died on January 23 1199.

Isabella, Queen of Armenia — Queen of Cilician Armenia from 1219 to 1252, who died on January 23 1252.

Florent of Hainaut — Prince of Achaea from 1289 to 1297, who died on January 23 1297.

Margaret of Bavaria — Duchess consort of Burgundy, who died on January 23 1423.

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Who died on January 23?

94 people with a Wikipedia article died on January 23, including Ildefonsus, Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor, Yaqub al-Mansur. 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 January 23?

56 documented historical events happened on January 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: King Louis IX of France issued the Mise of Amiens, a settlement between King Henry III of England and barons led by Simon de Montfort heavily favouring the former, which later led to the Second Barons' War. On the same day, in another year: The Hongwu Emperor (pictured) ascended the throne, initiating the Ming dynasty, which would rule China for three centuries. 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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