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On This Day: General Enea Silvio Piccolomini of Austria burns down Skopje to prevent the... (1689)
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On October 26, 1689: General Enea Silvio Piccolomini of Austria burns down Skopje to prevent the spread of cholera; he dies of the disease soon afterwards.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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