July 31 in History
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Emperor Nijō of Japan was born in 1143, while Aurelia Cotta, Roman mother of Gaius Julius Caesar died in 54 BC.
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Born on July 31
- 1143 — Emperor Nijō of Japan (died 1165)
- 1396 — Philip III, Duke of Burgundy (died 1467)
- 1526 — Augustus, Elector of Saxony (died 1586)
Died on July 31
- 54 BC — Aurelia Cotta, Roman mother of Gaius Julius Caesar (born 120 BC)
- 450 — Peter Chrysologus, Italian bishop and saint (born 380)
- 910 — Feng Xingxi, Chinese warlord
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