Page 2: Historical Events In February - 08

1708  Vaclav Jan Kopriva, composer   

1709  Giuseppi Torelli, Italian composer, dies at 50.   

1725  Catherine the Great is recorded as becoming the Empress of Russia.   

1725  Peter I "the Great" Romanov, czar of Russia (1682-1725), dies at 52   

1726  The Supreme Privy Council is established in Russia   

1735  inaugural opera in US "Flora," opens in Charleston SC   

1735  1st opera in US "Flora," opens in Charleston, SC   

1740  Clement XII, [Lorenzo Corsini], blind Pope (1730-40), dies at 87   

1741  Andre-Ernest-Modeste Gretry, composer.   

1743  Comet C/1743 C1 approaches within 0.0390 AUs of Earth   

1744  French/Spanish fleet leaves Toulon.   

1749  Jan van Huysum, Dutch still life painter, dies at 66.   

1750  Minor earthquake in London   

1764  Joseph Leopold von Eybler, Austrian composer.   

1771  Augusta von Saxen-Gotha, German prince Frederick Louis of Wales, dies   

1775  Leidse University 400th anniversary dinner   

1775  Leidse U 400th anniversary dinner.   

1776  Wolfgang von Goethes' "Stella," premieres in Hamburg.   

1789  Ludwig Wilhelm Maurer, composer.   

1795  Friedlieb F Runge, German chemist (Chinoline)   

1797  Johann Friedrich Doles, composer, dies at 81.   

1801  Johann Chrysostomus Drexel, composer, dies at 43.   

1802  Simon Willard patents banjo clock   

1807  Napoleon defeats Russians in battle of Eylau   

1807  Franciscus J van Vree, Dutch Catholic foreman.   

1809  Franz I of Austria declares war on France   

1810  Norbert Burgmuller, composer.   

1811  Edwin Denison Morgan, Sect of War (Confederacy), died in 1883   

1813  Jacob G Agarah, Swedish algologist   

1817  Richard Stoddert Ewell, Lt Gen (Confederate Army), died in 1872.   

1818  Austin Blair, Gov/MC (Union), died in 1894.   

1819  John Ruskin, English writer and artist is born   

1819  John Ruskin, writer/critic/artist/Gothic Revivalist (Prerafaelite)   

1820  William Sherman, US general whom the 'Sherman Tank' was named after is born   

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1191  Yaroslav ii of russia: Yaroslav ii of russia (d. 1246)   

1291  Afonso iv: King of portugal (1325-57)   

1487  Ulrich: Duke of württemberg   

1552  Agrippa d'aubigné: French poet and soldier   

1577  Robert burton: Writer, anglican clergyman (anatomy of melancholy)   

1586  Jacob praetorius: Composer   

1612  Samuel butler: England, poet/satirist (hudibras) (baptized)   

1649  Gabriel daniel: French jesuit historian   

1124  Stefanus of thiers/muret: Founder of order of grammond/saint,   

1245  Johannes de rupella/de la rochelle: French theologist,   

1250  Robert i of artois: French crusader (b. 1216)   

1265  Death of Hulagu khan: Mongol ruler (b. 1217)   

1296  King przemysÅ‚ ii of poland: King przemysÅ‚ ii of poland (b. 1257)   

1303  Nanshu: Zen teacher (rinzai line)/founder (zounan temple),   

1513  Death of Alonso de ojeda: Spanish explorer (curacao & bonaire),   

1529  Death of Baldassare castiglione: Italian writer and diplomat (b. 1478)