Historical Events In February - 11
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
0055 Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, heir to the Roman Emperorship, dies under mysterious circumstances in Rome. This clears the way for Nero to become Emperor on this day in history.
0385 On February - 11 oldest Pope elected; Siricius-bishop of Tarragona
0641 Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on this day in history.
0731 Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on February - 11.
0821 On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies
0824 On February - 11 st Paschal I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
0824 On this day in history paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies
0867 On February - 11 theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies
1141 Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on February - 11.
1380 On this day in history gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist
1465 On February - 11 elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII
1503 Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on February - 11.
1506 Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau on February - 11.
1511 On this day in history henry, Duke of Cornwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
1531 Henry VIII recognized as supreme head of the Church in England on February - 11.
1531 Henry VIII recognized as supreme head of Church in England on February - 11.
1535 On February - 11 gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)
1543 On February - 11 battle at Wayna Daga Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army
1543 Karel/Henry VIII sign anti-French covenant on this day in history.
1543 On February - 11 battle at Wayna Daga: Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army
1543 Ahmed Gran, sultan of Adal, dies in battle on this day in history.
1557 On this day in history john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist
1573 First European, Francis Drake sees the Pacific (from Panama) on this day in history.
1575 On February - 11 king Frederick of Denmark offers island of Hveen to Tycho Brahe
1622 On February - 11 alfonso Fontanelli, composer, dies at 64
1638 On February - 11 dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
1650 Rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking on this day in history.
1657 The birth of Bernard Fontenelle, French scientist on February - 11.
1657 On February - 11 bernard Fontenelle, France, scientist/writer (Plurality of Worlds)
1659 On this day in history the assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses.
1685 David Teniers III, Flemish painter, dies at 46 on this day in history.
1720 On this day in history sweden & Prussia sign peace (2nd Treaty of Stockholm)
1732 George Washington [NS=Feb 22] on this day in history.
1747 Claude de Ramezay and a group of Acadian guides attack the British position at Grand Pré on this day in history.
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