A Daily Dose of History (25 Dec 2023)

Today's historical events:

• A temple to Sol Invictus is dedicated in Rome by Emperor Aurelian.
• First documentary sign of Christmas celebration in Rome.
• The foundation of the Kingdom of Hungary: Hungary is established as a Christian kingdom by Stephen I of Hungary.
• Sweyn Forkbeard takes control of the Danelaw and is proclaimed king of England.
• Coronation of Mieszko II Lambert as king of Poland.
• Henry III is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Clement II.
• William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy is crowned king of England, at Westminster Abbey, London.
• Coronation of Bolesław II the Generous as king of Poland.

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