Historical Events In February - 11
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
0055 On February - 11 tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, heir to the Roman Emperorship, dies under mysterious circumstances in Rome. This clears the way for Nero to become Emperor.
0385 Oldest Pope elected; Siricius-bishop of Tarragona on this day in history.
0641 On this day in history heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65
0731 Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on this day in history.
0821 On February - 11 benedict of Aniane, saint, dies
0824 St Paschal I ends his reign as Catholic Pope on February - 11.
0824 Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on this day in history.
0867 Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on February - 11.
1141 Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on this day in history.
1380 On February - 11 gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist
1465 On February - 11 elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII
1503 On this day in history elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday
1506 Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau on February - 11.
1511 Henry, Duke of Cornwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon on February - 11.
1531 On February - 11 henry VIII recognized as supreme head of the Church in England
1531 Henry VIII recognized as supreme head of Church in England on February - 11.
1535 Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) on February - 11.
1543 On February - 11 battle at Wayna Daga Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army
1543 On February - 11 karel/Henry VIII sign anti-French covenant
1543 On this day in history battle at Wayna Daga: Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army
1543 On February - 11 ahmed Gran, sultan of Adal, dies in battle
1557 John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist on this day in history.
1573 First European, Francis Drake sees the Pacific (from Panama) on this day in history.
1575 King Frederick of Denmark offers island of Hveen to Tycho Brahe on this day in history.
1622 Alfonso Fontanelli, composer, dies at 64 on February - 11.
1638 On February - 11 dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
1650 On this day in history rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking
1657 On February - 11 the birth of Bernard Fontenelle, French scientist.
1657 Bernard Fontenelle, France, scientist/writer (Plurality of Worlds) on this day in history.
1659 On this day in history the assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses.
1685 On February - 11 david Teniers III, Flemish painter, dies at 46
1720 On February - 11 sweden & Prussia sign peace (2nd Treaty of Stockholm)
1732 George Washington [NS=Feb 22] on this day in history.
1747 On February - 11 claude de Ramezay and a group of Acadian guides attack the British position at Grand Pré
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