707 Years ago: Rudolf I of Bavaria died.
August 20, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
On August 20, 1319, Rudolf I of Bavaria, known as “the Stammerer,” died. He was born in Basel on October 4, 1274, and served as Duke of Upper Bavaria and Count Palatine of the Rhine from 1294 until 1317. His reign was marked by dynastic conflicts with his brother Louis IV and the Habsburgs, and he ultimately lost his power in 1317. See wikipedia for more information.
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