The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius of Loyola alongside six companions.
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John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.
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William the Conqueror set sail for England, landing on the coast, and marched to Hastings.
A new flag was chosen for the People's Republic of China.