January 22 1440 – Grand Prince of Russia, Ivan III (the Great), is born 1506 – The first 150 soldiers of the Swiss Guard arrive at the Vatican 1561 – English philosopher, statesman, and essayist Sir Francis Bacon is born 1689 – English Parliament invites William of Orange and Mary, daughter of exiled King James […]

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