January 20 in History
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Gordian III, Roman emperor was born in 225, while Eadbald, king of Kent died in 640.
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Born on January 20
- 225 — Gordian III, Roman emperor (died 244)
- 1029 — Alp Arslan, Seljuk sultan (probable; (died 1072)
- 1292 — Elizabeth of Bohemia, queen consort of Bohemia (died 1330)
Died on January 20
- 640 — Eadbald, king of Kent
- 820 — Al-Shafi'i, Arab scholar and jurist (born 767)
- 842 — Theophilos, Byzantine emperor (born 813)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 20
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