Birthdays

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 1533. Queen Elizabeth I of England 


1683. Maria Anna, Queen of Portugal



1817. Queen Louise of Denmark


1857. Grand Duchess Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Strelitz


1930. King Baudouin of the Belgians

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