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Battle in 1173 in England during the Revolt of 1173-74
Battle in 1173 in England during the Revolt of 1173-74
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1346 Medieval battle between England and Scotland
1346 Medieval battle between England and Scotland
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1534 anti-Catholic protest in France
1534 anti-Catholic protest in France
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1571 naval battle between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire
1571 naval battle between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire
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1633 siege of the thirty years war
1633 siege of the thirty years war
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