Historical Events In February - 11

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  On this day in history 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  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on February - 11.   

0824  St Paschal I ends his reign as Catholic Pope on this day in history.   

0824  Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on February - 11.   

0867  On this day in history theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies   

1141  On this day in history hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies   

1380  On this day in history gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII on this day in history.   

1503  Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on this day in history.   

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau on this day in history.   

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  On February - 11 henry VIII recognized as supreme head of Church in England   

1535  On this day in history gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1543  On this day in history battle at Wayna Daga Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army   

1543  On this day in history 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  On February - 11 alfonso Fontanelli, composer, dies at 64   

1638  Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode on this day in history.   

1650  On this day in history rene Descartes, philosopher "I think therefore I am", stops thinking   

1657  On this day in history the birth of Bernard Fontenelle, French scientist.   

1657  On this day in history 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  On this day in history david Teniers III, Flemish painter, dies at 46   

1720  On this day in history sweden & Prussia sign peace (2nd Treaty of Stockholm)   

1732  George Washington [NS=Feb 22] on February - 11.   

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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1377  On this day in history birth of king Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414)   

1380  Gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist was born on February - 11.   

1465  On this day in history birth of elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII   

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on this day in history.   

1535  On this day in history birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on this day in history.   

1568  On February - 11 birth of honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625)   

1649  William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born on this day in history.   

0641  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on February - 11.   

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on February - 11.   

0821  On February - 11 benedict of Aniane, saint, dies   

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.   

1160  Death of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123) on February - 11.   

1503  On this day in history elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday