A Daily Dose of History (20 Jan 2025) Today's historical events:

• Pope Fabian is martyred during the Decian persecution.
• Finnish peasant Lalli kills English clergyman Henry, the Bishop of Turku, on the ice of Lake Köyliö.
• The first English parliament to include not only Lords but also representatives of the major towns holds its first meeting in the Palace of Westminster, now commonly known as the "Houses of Parliament".
• Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland.
• Edward Balliol surrenders his claim to the Scottish throne to Edward III in exchange for an English pension.
• Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.
• Battle of Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese forces under the command of Estácio de Sá definitively drive the French out of Rio de Janeiro.
• The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza.
• The High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I begins its proceedings.

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