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1566 in Italy

Explore 3 historical events and records for Italy in 1566.

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Historical records for Italy in 1566

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March

9 March 1566

Assassination of David Rizzio

Rizzio, David · Holyrood · Private Foreign Secretary · Government / Government of Italy

Murdered in Holyrood for allegedly refusing the Earl of Darnley the crown matrimonial

9 March 1566

Death of David Rizzio

Rizzio, David · Edinburgh · Private Foreign Secretary · Government / Government of Italy

Death of David Rizzio, assassinated

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1566

Pope

Pius V · Vatican · Pope · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Pope

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