History: August 17 (#5)

History: August 17 (#5)
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August 17, 1488 Konrad Bitz, the Bishop of Turku, marks the date of his preface to Missale Aboense, the oldest known book of Finland.

Commentary

Commentary

On August 17, in the year 1488: Konrad Bitz, the Bishop of Turku, marks the date of his preface to Missale Aboense, the oldest known book of Finland. Finland, or the Republic of Fin land, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Why August 17, 1488 matters: Konrad Bitz, the Bishop of Turku, marks the date of his preface to Missale Aboense, the oldest known book of Finland. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: August 17, 1488 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Konrad Bitz, the Bishop of Turku, marks the date of his preface to Missale Aboense, the oldest known book of Finland. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)