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58 BCE
Gallic Wars
161 CE
Roman Syria invaded by the Parthians
162 CE
Romans defeat Parthians; take Syria, Armenia and Mesopotamia
1209
Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southwest France
1338
Construction begins on a massive gatehouse at Battle Abbey to protect against French invasion
2 Jan 1492
Following a successful siege, the city of Granada is the last Moorish stronghold to fall to Spain. Christopher Columbus is present at the event.
1635
King Louis XIII declares war on Spain
1757
Thousands of prisoners of war are held in Edinburgh Castle, after being captured during a variety of conflicts: the Seven Years War, the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
1866
Prussia conquers Austria and Bavaria in the German War. The ruler of Bavaria, "Mad" King Ludwig II, becomes a vassal of his Prussian uncle.
1910
Mexican Revolution begins
17 Jul 1936
Start of the Spanish Civil War