Historical Events In February - 11
Friday, 17 January 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 February - 11 heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65
0731 Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on February - 11.
0821 On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies
0824 St Paschal I ends his reign as Catholic Pope on this day in history.
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 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 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 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 Henry VIII recognized as supreme head of Church in England on this day in history.
1535 Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) on this day in history.
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 Battle at Wayna Daga: Ethiopian/Portugese troops beat Moslem army on this day in history.
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 February - 11.
1575 King Frederick of Denmark offers island of Hveen to Tycho Brahe on February - 11.
1622 Alfonso Fontanelli, composer, dies at 64 on this day in history.
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 The birth of Bernard Fontenelle, French scientist on this day in history.
1657 Bernard Fontenelle, France, scientist/writer (Plurality of Worlds) on this day in history.
1659 The assault on Copenhagen by Swedish forces is beaten back with heavy losses on February - 11.
1685 On this day in history 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 Claude de Ramezay and a group of Acadian guides attack the British position at Grand Pré on February - 11.
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