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Who died on October 1

106 figures who shaped history died on October 1.

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Emperor Tenmu — Emperor of Japan from 673 to 686, who died on October 1 686.

Eadwig — King of England from 955 to 959, who died on October 1 959.

Ednyfed Fychan — Welsh noble and statesman (died 1246), who died on October 1 1246.

Beatrice of Burgundy, Lady of Bourbon — French noblewoman, who died on October 1 1310.

Pope Boniface IX — Head of the Catholic Church from 1389 to 1404, who died on October 1 1404.

Leonello d'Este — Marquess of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio from 1441 to 1450, who died on October 1 1450.

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Who died on October 1?

106 people with a Wikipedia article died on October 1, including Emperor Tenmu, Eadwig, Ednyfed Fychan. 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 October 1?

94 documented historical events happened on October 1, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Edgar acceded to the English throne upon the death of his brother Eadwig. On the same day, in another year: The Wonderful Parliament met at Westminster Abbey to address King Richard II's need for money, but soon changed focus to the reform of his administration. 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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