TIMELINER

History's most surprising connections

Born on January 28

BORN ON THIS DAY
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas
Born 1225 · Philosophy & Thought
Greatest medieval philosopher and theologian
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock
Born 1912 · Art
Action painting, abstract expressionism
DIED ON THIS DAY
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
Died 814 · Politics & Leadership
Father of Europe, Holy Roman Emperor
Henry VIII
Henry VIII
Died 1547 · Politics & Leadership
King of England, six wives
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