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Who died on March 23

113 figures who shaped history died on March 23.

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50s — Sixth decade of the first century AD, who died on March 23 59.

Emperor Zhenzong — Emperor of Song China from 997 to 1022, who died on March 23 1022.

Odo I of Burgundy — Duke of Burgundy, who died on March 23 1103.

Henry of Grosmont, Duke of Lancaster — English soldier and diplomat (c. 1310–1361), who died on March 23 1361.

Peter of Castile — King of Castile and León (1350–1366, 1367–1369), who died on March 23 1369.

Yolande, Duchess of Lorraine — Duchess of Lorraine in 1473, who died on March 23 1483.

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Who died on March 23?

113 people with a Wikipedia article died on March 23, including 50s, Emperor Zhenzong, Odo I of Burgundy. 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 23?

55 documented historical events happened on March 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The Muslim army under Muhammad suffered a defeat against the Quraysh in the Battle of Uhud (depicted). On the same day, in another year: After 175 years of rule, the Trần dynasty of Vietnam was deposed by Hồ Quý Ly, a court official. 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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