Events for February 10

Robert the Bruce murdered Red Comyn

February 10, 1306

Robert the Bruce murdered Red Comyn

Robert the Bruce, who killed John Comyn, commonly known as the Red Comyn, in 1306. The event took place at the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries, Scotland.

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A bull from Pope Alexander VI confirmed the foundation of Aberdeen University

February 10, 1495

A bull from Pope Alexander VI confirmed the foundation of Aberdeen University

The establishment of the University of Aberdeen was confirmed by a papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI.

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Rev. John Witherspoon, President of Princeton College, signatory to the US Declaration of Independence, baptized

February 10, 1723

Rev. John Witherspoon, President of Princeton College, signatory to the US Declaration of Independence, baptized

John Witherspoon (February 5, 1723 – November 15, 1794) was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, educator, farmer, slaveholder, and a Founding Father of the United States.

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Joseph Lister, pioneer of surgery and antiseptic at the University of Glasgow and Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal, died

February 10, 1912

Joseph Lister, pioneer of surgery and antiseptic at the University of Glasgow and Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal, died

Joseph Lister, the pioneering surgeon known for his development of antiseptic surgical techniques, passed away on February 10, 1912, in Walmer, Kent, England.

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