Who died on January 31

86 people with a Wikipedia article died on January 31, including Máedóc of Ferns, Hemma, Theodore II of Constantinople. 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.

57 documented historical events happened on January 31, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Sylvester I (bust depicted), during whose pontificate many churches in Rome were constructed by Constantine the Great, began his reign as pope. On the same day, in another year: Sverker II was defeated at the Battle of Lena by Erik Knutsson, who succeeded him as King of Sweden. 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.