#genealogy Have you ever come across dual dates in your research? - TopicsExpress



          

#genealogy Have you ever come across dual dates in your research? In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced and recommended use of the Gregorian Calendar, which dropped ten days from October 1582 to correct issues regarding the dates of equinoxes and seasonal changes and re-established 1 January as the beginning of the calendar year.[3] However, several countries that rejected the authority of the Pope, including Britain, did not adopt the Gregorian Calendar, instead retaining the “Old Style” Julian Calendar.[4] This discrepancy in dating systems led to a unique situation familiar to many genealogists.
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:49:56 +0000

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