Mercurino Gattinara
Italian statesman and jurist
A prominent statesman and jurist, contributed to the legal foundations of the Italian states during the Renaissance period. Served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Milan under Francesco Sforza and influenced the political landscape through legal reform. Played significant roles in various diplomatic missions, including negotiations related to the Italian Wars. His legal writings provided insights into the juristic practices of the time, establishing precedents that would be referenced in subsequent generations.
Served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Milan
Influenced Italian legal reforms
Engaged in significant diplomatic negotiations
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American journalist and news anchor
Born
June 10th, 1969 56 years ago
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Russian Imperial Family Member
Born
June 10th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1918 108 years ago — 21 years old
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Polish singer-songwriter and musician
Born
June 10th, 1977 48 years ago
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Mathematician and computer scientist
Born
June 10th, 1924 101 years ago
Died
March 26th, 2015 10 years ago — 90 years old
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Harpsichord player and musicologist
Born
June 10th, 1911 114 years ago
Died
1984 42 years ago — 73 years old
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June 10th, 1991 34 years ago
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O. Henry
American short story writer
Born
September 11th, 1862 163 years ago
Died
June 5th, 1910 115 years ago — 47 years old
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Irish republican activist and politician
Born
1932 94 years ago
Died
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Governor of Quebec and military general
Born
August 11th, 1718 307 years ago
Died
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Born
September 18th, 1951 74 years ago
Died
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Died
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Baseball player with San Francisco Giants
Born
May 25th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
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