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Who died on November 20

139 figures who shaped history died on November 20.

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Numerian — Roman emperor from 283 to 284, who died on November 20 284.

Theoktistos — Byzantine regent for Emperor Michael III, who died on November 20 855.

Richard I of Normandy — Duke of Normandy from 942 to 996, who died on November 20 996.

Albert II of Meissen — Margrave of Meissen, who died on November 20 1314.

John I of France — King of France and Navarre in 1316, who died on November 20 1316.

Elisabeth of Moravia — Margravine of Meissen, who died on November 20 1400.

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Who died on November 20?

139 people with a Wikipedia article died on November 20, including Numerian, Theoktistos, Richard I of Normandy. 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 November 20?

49 documented historical events happened on November 20, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: War of Jenkins' Ear: A British naval force arrived at the settlement of Portobello in the Spanish Main, capturing it the next day. On the same day, in another year: American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Fort Lee saw the invasion of New Jersey by British and Hessian forces and the subsequent general retreat of the Continental Army. 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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