November 25
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Catherine of Alexandriaand itsrelated observances, Elizabeth of Reute, Isaac Watts(Lutheran ChurchandChurch of England), James Otis Sargent Huntington(Episcopal Church), November 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days honor saints and significant religious events in various Christian traditions.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
An annual United Nations observance to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of violence against women worldwide.
Roses RevolutionDay, againstobstetric violence
A grassroots observance advocating against obstetric violence and promoting respectful, dignified care for birthing people.
Catherine of Alexandriaand itsrelated observances
A Christian feast day honoring St. Catherine of Alexandria, a renowned early Christian martyr and patron saint of scholars.
Elizabeth of Reute
A feast day venerating Blessed Elizabeth of Reute, a 15th-century German hermit celebrated for her devout life and compassion.
Isaac Watts(Lutheran ChurchandChurch of England)
A commemorative day recognizing Isaac Watts, the 'Father of English Hymnody', observed in Lutheran and Anglican traditions.
James Otis Sargent Huntington(Episcopal Church)
A feast day honoring James Otis Sargent Huntington, an American Episcopal priest and founder of the Order of the Holy Cross.
November 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A liturgical commemoration in the Eastern Orthodox Church observing various saints and feasts on November 25.
Events
Servius Tullius, king of Rome, celebrates the first of his three triumphs for his victory over the Etruscans.
In 571 BC, Roman King Servius Tullius celebrated his first of three triumphs after defeating the Etruscan forces.
Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots, dies. His grandson, Donnchad, son of Bethóc and Crínán of Dunkeld, inherits the throne.
In 1034, King Máel Coluim mac Cináeda of Scotland died, and his grandson Donnchad inherited the Scottish throne.
The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning William Adelin, son and heir of Henry I of England.
In 1120, the White Ship sank in the English Channel, resulting in the death of William Adelin, heir to King Henry I of England.
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Châtillon defeat Saladin at the Battle of Montgisard.
In 1177, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and Raynald of Châtillon achieved a surprising victory over Saladin at Montgisard.
A tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the Tyrrhenian Sea, devastates Naples and the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, among other places.
In 1343, a tsunami triggered by a Tyrrhenian Sea earthquake devastated coastal regions including Naples and Amalfi.
King Minkhaung I becomes king of Ava.
In 1400, Minkhaung I ascended to the throne as king of the Ava Kingdom in present-day Myanmar.
Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen of England.
In 1487, Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen of England as the wife of King Henry VII.
The siege of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, ends with the Treaty of Granada.
In 1491, the Siege of Granada ended with the signing of the Treaty of Granada, ending Moorish rule in Spain.
Portuguese conquest of Goa: Portuguese naval forces under the command of Afonso de Albuquerque, and local mercenaries working for privateer Timoji, seize Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate, resulting in 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule.
In 1510, Portuguese forces led by Afonso de Albuquerque, aided by local mercenaries, seized Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate.
Births
Emperor Taizong of Liao was the second emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty in northern China. His reign from 926 to 947 saw the consolidation of imperial authority and territorial expansion.
Emperor Taizong of Jin was the second emperor of the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty in northern China. He reigned from 1123 until his death in 1135, overseeing the dynasty's consolidation and expansion.
Catherine Cornaro
Catherine Cornaro was a Venetian noblewoman who served as the Queen of Cyprus from 1474 to 1489, playing a pivotal role in the island's politics until its annexation by Venice.
Thomas Dacre
Thomas Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre of Gilsland, was an English nobleman and knight who served King Henry VIII as a courtier and military leader. He oversaw his family's estates along the Anglo-Scottish border, playing a key role in defending England's northern frontier.
Osanna of Cattaro
Osanna of Cattaro was a 16th-century Dominican mystic and anchoress known for her visions and piety along the Adriatic coast.
Lope de Vega
Lope de Vega was a leading Spanish playwright, poet, and novelist of the Golden Age who revolutionized early modern drama. His prolific output and inventive stagecraft made him one of the most celebrated writers in Western literature.
John Heminges
John Heminges was a prominent Elizabethan actor and theatre manager best known for partnering to publish Shakespeare's First Folio. As a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men and later the King's Men, he performed in many of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.
Piet Pieterszoon Hein
Piet Pieterszoon Hein was a Dutch naval admiral celebrated for capturing the Spanish silver fleet during the Eighty Years' War.
Sir Gervase Clifton
Sir Gervase Clifton, 1st Baronet, was an English nobleman and Member of Parliament who held key regional offices in Nottinghamshire. Created baronet in 1611, he navigated the political landscape of early Stuart England.
Deaths
Pope Peter I of Alexandria was the 17th Bishop of Alexandria and an early Christian leader who guided the church through severe persecution.
Bilge Khagan
Bilge Khagan was the powerful ruler of the Second Turkic Khaganate, celebrated for his wise governance and cultural patronage.
Malcolm II was King of Scots from 1005 to 1034 who expanded his realm and reinforced royal authority across Scotland.
William Adelin
William Adelin was the eldest son of King Henry I of England and heir apparent whose tragic death triggered a succession crisis.
Pope Lucius III was the head of the Catholic Church from 1181 to 1185, noted for his disputes with Emperor Frederick I and the Lateran Council.
Prince Koreyasu
Prince Koreyasu was the seventh shōgun of Japan’s Kamakura shogunate, serving largely as a figurehead under the Hōjō regents.
Philip II
Philip II was Prince of Taranto and titular Latin Emperor of Constantinople, a 14th-century Angevin noble involved in Italian and Aegean politics.
Jacques Cœur
Jacques Cœur was a 15th-century French merchant and royal financier who built a trading empire and served Charles VII as master of the mint.
Andrea Doria
Andrea Doria was a celebrated Genoese admiral and statesman who restructured the Republic of Genoa and secured its independence in the 16th century.