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Jungjong of Joseon was born in 1488, while Otho, Roman emperor died in AD 69.
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Born on April 16
- 1488 — Jungjong of Joseon (died 1544)
- 1495 — Petrus Apianus, German mathematician and astronomer (died 1557)
- 1516 — Tabinshwehti, Burmese king (died 1550)
Died on April 16
- AD 69 — Otho, Roman emperor (born AD 32)
- 665 — Fructuosus of Braga, French archbishop and saint
- 1090 — Sikelgaita, duchess of Apulia (born c. 1040)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for April 16
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