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Al-Dhahabi, Syrian scholar and historian was born in 1274, while Pradyota, King of Avanti and Magadha died in 659 BC.
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Born on October 5
- 1274 — Al-Dhahabi, Syrian scholar and historian (died 1348)
- 1338 — Alexios III of Trebizond (died 1390)
- 1377 — Louis II of Anjou (died 1417)
Died on October 5
- 659 BC — Pradyota, King of Avanti and Magadha
- 578 — Justin II, Byzantine emperor (born 520)
- 610 — Phocas, Byzantine emperor
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for October 5
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