Fall of Majorian: Roman Emperor's Arrest (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History
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- August 2, 2026
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- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses A Daily Dose of History (02 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Majorian is arrested near Tortona (…
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A Daily Dose of History (02 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as puppet emperor. After a two-years siege, the city of Toledo, in Spain, surrenders to the forces of the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III, assuming an important victory in his campaign to subjug…
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A Daily Dose of History (02 Aug 2026) Today's historical events: Majorian is arrested near Tortona (northern Italy) and deposed by the Suebian general Ricimer as puppet emperor. After a two-years siege, the city of Toledo, in Spain, surrenders to the forces of the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III, assuming an important victory in his campaign to subjugate the Central March. Edward I of England returns from the Ninth Crusade and is crowned King seventeen days later. After the execution of her