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Who died on March 2

85 figures who shaped history died on March 2.

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Chad of Mercia — Bishop of York and Lichfield from 664 to 669, who died on March 2 672.

Lothair of France — King of West Francia from 954 to 986, who died on March 2 986.

Charles the Good — Count of Flanders from 1119 to 1127, who died on March 2 1127.

Marjorie Bruce — Scottish princess (c. 1296 – 1316/17), who died on March 2 1316.

Władysław I Łokietek — King of Poland from 1320 to 1333, who died on March 2 1333.

Alessandro Farnese (cardinal) — Italian cardinal and diplomat, who died on March 2 1589.

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Who died on March 2?

85 people with a Wikipedia article died on March 2, including Chad of Mercia, Lothair of France, Charles the Good. 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 March 2?

66 documented historical events happened on March 2, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The League of Lezhë, an alliance of regional chieftains, was established in Venetian Albania with Skanderbeg as their commander. On the same day, in another year: The College of Arms, one of the few remaining official heraldic authorities in Europe, was incorporated by royal charter in the City of London. 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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