October 20 in History
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Zhu Youzhen, emperor of Later Liang was born in 888, while Aelia Eudocia, Byzantine wife of Theodosius II died in 460.
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Born on October 20
- 888 — Zhu Youzhen, emperor of Later Liang (died 923)
- 1475 — Giovanni di Bernardo Rucellai, Italian poet and playwright (died 1525)
- 1496 — Claude, Duke of Guise (died 1550)
Died on October 20
- 460 — Aelia Eudocia, Byzantine wife of Theodosius II (born 401)
- 967 — Li Yixing, Chinese governor
- 1122 — Ralph d'Escures, archbishop of Canterbury
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for October 20
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