Philip of Swabia: King of Germany’s Turbulent Reign (+ 5 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History (08 Sep 2023) Today's historical events:

• Philip of Swabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, is crowned King of Germany (King of the Romans)
• The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Bolesław the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland.
• Stefan Dušan declares himself king of Serbia.
• Battle of Kulikovo: Russian forces defeat a mixed army of Tatars and Mongols, stopping their advance.
• Michelangelo's David is unveiled in Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
• Battle of Orsha: In one of the biggest battles of the century, Lithuanians and Poles defeat the Russian army.

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