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Who died on September 19

87 figures who shaped history died on September 19.

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Helena Lekapene — Byzantine empress from 919 to 959, who died on September 19 961.

Emperor Taizu of Jin — Emperor of Jin from 1115 to 1123, who died on September 19 1123.

Emperor Go-Daigo — Emperor of Japan from 1318 to 1339, who died on September 19 1339.

Peter I, Duke of Bourbon — Duke of Bourbon, who died on September 19 1356.

Walter VI of Brienne — Duke of Athens and Governor of Florence (c. 1304–1356), who died on September 19 1356.

Katherine Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk — English noblewoman and courtier, who died on September 19 1580.

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Who died on September 19?

87 people with a Wikipedia article died on September 19, including Helena Lekapene, Emperor Taizu of Jin, Emperor Go-Daigo. 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 September 19?

49 documented historical events happened on September 19, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Hundred Years' War: English forces led by Edward the Black Prince decisively won the Battle of Poitiers and captured John II of France. On the same day, in another year: Salem witch trials: Giles Corey was crushed to death for refusing to enter a plea to charges of witchcraft, reportedly asking the sheriff for "more weight" during his execution. 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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