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Who died on May 9

106 figures who shaped history died on May 9.

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Julius Nepos — Western Roman emperor from 474 to 480, who died on May 9 480.

Magnus the Lawmender — King of Norway from 1263 to 1280, who died on May 9 1280.

Niccolò Albergati — Italian Roman Catholic prelate, who died on May 9 1443.

Mary of Enghien — Countess of Lecce, who died on May 9 1446.

Charles, Cardinal de Bourbon (born 1523) — French cardinal, who died on May 9 1590.

William Bradford (governor) — English Separatist leader, who died on May 9 1657.

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Who died on May 9?

106 people with a Wikipedia article died on May 9, including Julius Nepos, Magnus the Lawmender, Niccolò Albergati. 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 May 9?

48 documented historical events happened on May 9, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The inaugural exhibition of the Society of Artists of Great Britain opened at Spring Gardens in London. On the same day, in another year: Second Schleswig War: The Battle of Heligoland (depicted), the last naval engagement fought by squadrons of wooden ships, took place between the Danish and Austro-Prussian fleets. 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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