Events & Holidays In February - 27

Independence Day (Dominican Republic)

0272  Constantine I, Roman emperor (306-337), adopted Christianity (d. 337) was born on this day in history.   

1539  Franciscus Raphelengius, Dutch book publisher was born on this day in history.   

1622  Rembrandt Carel Fabritius, Dutch painter was born on this day in history.   

1649  Johann Philipp Krieger, composer was born on this day in history.   

1691  On this day in history birth of edward Cave, English editor and publisher (d. 1754)   

1702  Johann Valentin Gorner, composer was born on this day in history.   

1711  Constantine Mavrocordatos, Prince of Wallachia and Prince of Moldavia (d. 1769) was born on this day in history.   

1745  Silverius Muller, composer was born on this day in history.   

1167  Robert of Melun, English philosopher/bishop of Hereford, dies on this day in history.   

1656  Johan van Heemskerk, Dutch lawyer/writer/interpreter, dies on this day in history.   

1659  Death of Henry Dunster, first President of Harvard College (b. 1609) on this day in history.   

1699  Death of Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton, English politician (b. c. 1625) on this day in history.   

1706  On this day in history john Evelyn, diarist, dies   

1720  Death of Samuel Parris, English-born Puritan minister (b. 1653) on this day in history.   

1731  On this day in history angelo Predieri, composer, dies at 76   

1733  On this day in history johann Adam Birkenstock, composer, dies at 46