November 5

November 5 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1494, 1549, 1499, 1768. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the November hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1494, Hans Sachs was born. Hans became known as german poet and playwright.
• In 1549, Philippe de Mornay was born. Philippe became known as french theologian and author.
• In 1499, the Catholicon, written in 1464 by Jehan Lagadeuc in Tréguier, is published; this is the first Breton dictionary as well as the first French dictionary.
• In 1768, the Treaty of Fort Stanwix is signed, the purpose of which is to adjust the boundary line between Indian lands and white settlements set forth in the Royal…

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.