July 16 in History

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    Clare of Assisi, Italian nun and saint was born in 1194, while Fulrad, Frankish diplomat and saint died in 784.

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    Born on July 16

    • 1194 — Clare of Assisi, Italian nun and saint (died 1253)
    • 1486 — Andrea del Sarto, Italian painter (died 1530)
    • 1517 — Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, English duchess (died 1559)

    Died on July 16

    • 784 — Fulrad, Frankish diplomat and saint (born 710)
    • 851 — Sisenandus, Cordoban deacon and martyr (born c. 825)
    • 866 — Irmgard, Frankish abbess

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