Historical Events In February - 11
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
0055 On this day in history 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 February - 11.
0641 Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on this day in history.
0731 Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on this day in history.
0821 On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies
0824 St Paschal I ends his reign as Catholic Pope on February - 11.
0824 On this day in history paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies
0867 On this day in history theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies
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 February - 11 elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday
1506 On February - 11 juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau
1511 On February - 11 henry, Duke of Cornwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
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 this day in history.
1535 On this day in history 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 February - 11.
1543 Battle at Wayna Daga: Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army on February - 11.
1543 Ahmed Gran, sultan of Adal, dies in battle on February - 11.
1557 On February - 11 john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist
1573 On February - 11 first European, Francis Drake sees the Pacific (from Panama)
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 Rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking on February - 11.
1657 On this day in history the birth of Bernard Fontenelle, French scientist.
1657 On February - 11 bernard Fontenelle, France, scientist/writer (Plurality of Worlds)
1659 The assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses on this day in history.
1685 David Teniers III, Flemish painter, dies at 46 on this day in history.
1720 Sweden & Prussia sign peace (2nd Treaty of Stockholm) on February - 11.
1732 On February - 11 george Washington [NS=Feb 22]
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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